drugset / Trial / NCT00587717
The Acute Effect of Statins on Inflammatory Markers of Athersclerotic Tissue
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment
Summary
This study is being done to determine if the acute administration of the drug Simvastatin reduces plaque tissue inflammation and plaque instability in patients undergoing carotid endarectomy
Timeline
- Start
- 2002-09
- Primary completion
- 2006-03
- Completion
- 2006-03
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Simvastatin | Small molecule | 80 mg | Oral |