The PostprAndial eNdothelial Function After Combination of Ezetimibe and simvAstatin Study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether low-dose simvastatin in combination with ezetimibe in comparison to high-dose simvastatin alone, has a beneficial effect on the function of the endothelium after an oral fat load in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Timeline

Start

2009-04

Primary completion

2010-09

Completion

2010-09

Publications

• Background Olijhoek JK, Hajer GR, van der Graaf Y, Dallinga-Thie GM, Visseren FL. The effects of low-dose simvastatin and ezetimibe compared to high-dose simvastatin alone on post-fat load endothelial function in patients with metabolic syndrome: a randomized double-blind crossover trial. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2008 Aug;52(2):145-50. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e31817ffe76.

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