Effects of Crestor on Inflammation of Atherosclerotic Plaques

Summary

The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of 40 mg dose of rosuvastatin on carotid plaque inflammation measured with MRI and PET scanning, to evaluate whether these techniques are promising for future proof of principle studies. A number of patients will receive placebo as a control.

Timeline

Start

2007-12

Primary completion

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Completion

2009-06

Drugs

Indications