The HDL Particle Protection Study

Summary

Atorvastatin is a statin that significantly decreases LDL level. At 10 mg/day, atorvastatin increases HDL level by 4-5%. At 80 mg/day, atorvastatin does not increase HDL level. However, atorvastatin is more protective at 80 mg/day than at 10 mg/day. This is due to a better reduction in LDL level at 80 mg, but we also think that 80 mg/day of atorvastatin is superior to 10 mg/day in improving the QUALITY of HDL, such as improving HDL particle number and function (better anti-oxydant activity)

Timeline

Start

2012-01

Primary completion

2017-05-14

Completion

2017-05-14

Drugs

Indications