Overview

Niacin/Laropiprant Tablet for South and Southeast Asians With Low High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (MK-0524A-108)

Status:
Terminated

Trial end date:
2013-02-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The study will evaluate the use of extended release niacin/laropiprant (ERN/LRPT) combination tablets in a primary prevention population currently not taking or eligible for lipid-modifying therapy (LMT); the population will comprise participants with low to moderate risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), low high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) at or below goal level, and normal or mildly elevated triglyceride (TG) levels.

Phase:

Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Treatments:

Niacin