Carotid IMT (Intima Media Thickening) Study (0524A-041)(TERMINATED)
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2008-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This is a 105-week clinical study in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
on intensive Low Density Lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering therapy intended to assess
the affects of MK0524A on carotid intima media thickening using ultrasound compared to
patients taking placebo. There will be 12 scheduled clinic visits involving review of medical
history, physical exam, vital signs, laboratory testing, ultrasound imaging, and
electrocardiograms.