IMPROVE-IT Trial

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Clinical_Trials
gptkbp:adverse_effects_monitored liver function tests
gptkbp:advocacy informed consent obtained
gptkbp:analysis intention-to-treat
intention-to-treat analysis
gptkbp:analytics gptkb:SAS
gptkbp:blinding_method double-blind
gptkbp:business_model obtained from institutional review boards
gptkbp:clinical_trial gptkb:FOURIER_Trial
gptkb:ODYSSEY_Outcomes_Trial
gptkb:FOURIER_trial
Phase 3
Phase III
important for managing high-risk patients
NCT01476164
NCT01178145
gptkbp:collaborator multiple academic institutions
gptkbp:collection 2010-2014
clinical assessments
randomized controlled trial
gptkbp:committee independent committee
gptkbp:completed gptkb:2014
gptkbp:criteria pregnancy
severe liver disease
age 50 and older
history of myopathy
patients with acute coronary syndrome
gptkbp:duration approximately 7 years
gptkbp:eligibility patients with acute coronary syndrome
gptkbp:events 7 years
median of 6 years
gptkbp:finale_date composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke
gptkbp:focuses_on gptkb:Cardiology
gptkbp:follow_up_method telephone interviews
gptkbp:funding gptkb:pharmaceuticals
public and private sources
gptkbp:future_prospects long-term effects of treatment
exploration of new therapies
impact on different populations
explore long-term effects of treatment
gptkbp:has_limitations potential for selection bias
short follow-up for some patients
generalizability to other populations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IMPROVE-IT Trial
gptkbp:intervention_duration at least 6 months
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:Dr._Robert_J._Glynn
gptkbp:is_studied_in randomized controlled trial
multicenter, randomized, double-blind
gptkbp:is_tested_for Phase 3
gptkbp:location multiple countries
gptkbp:long_term_follow_up ongoing studies
gptkbp:members simvastatin alone
gptkbp:notable_work benefit of combination therapy
ezetimibe added to statin therapy is beneficial
gptkbp:objective evaluate efficacy of ezetimibe
gptkbp:participants 18,144
reduction in cardiovascular events
mortality, morbidity
gptkbp:patient_population diverse population
gptkbp:prevention gptkb:ezetimibe
gptkb:simvastatin
gptkbp:primary_hypothesis ezetimibe plus simvastatin is superior to simvastatin alone
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on influenced treatment guidelines for dyslipidemia
gptkbp:provides_information_on available upon request
data available upon request
gptkbp:publication peer-reviewed
positive results
peer-reviewed article
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:New_England_Journal_of_Medicine
gptkb:2015
gptkbp:randomization_method computer-generated random numbers
gptkbp:recruitment completed ahead of schedule
gptkbp:result showed significant reduction in major cardiovascular events
significant reduction in major cardiovascular events
gptkbp:risk_factor hypertension, diabetes, smoking
gptkbp:sample_size_calculation based on expected event rates
gptkbp:secondary_outcomes need for revascularization
quality of life measures
hospitalization for unstable angina
gptkbp:side_effect mild to moderate
gptkbp:sponsored_by gptkb:Merck_&_Co.
gptkbp:started_in gptkb:2010
gptkbp:statistical_significance p<0.001
gptkbp:study_population patients with high cardiovascular risk
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:ezetimibe_plus_simvastatin
gptkbp:year 2014-12-31