Centralized Pan-Middle East Survey on the Under-treatment of Hypercholesterolemia, Sub-study for the Gulf States (CEPHEUS)

May 24, 2011 updated by: AstraZeneca

Centralized Gulf States Survey on the Undertreatment of Hypercholesterolemia

The purpose of the study is to establish the proportion of patients on lipid-lowering pharmacological treatment reaching the LDL-C goals according to the NCEP ATP III/updated 2004 NCEP ATP III guidelines, overall and by country, to establish the proportion of patients on lipid-lowering pharmacological treatment reaching the LDL-C goals according to the NCEP ATP III/updated 2004 NCEP ATP III in the following sub-populations:

  • Primary/secondary prevention patients.

  • Patients with metabolic syndrome (according to NCEP III definition). And to establish the proportion of patients on lipid-lowering pharmacological treatment reaching the LDL-C goals according to the Third Joint European Task Force guidelines/national guidelines, in the survey population and in the following sub-populations:

    • Primary/secondary prevention patients.
    • Patients with metabolic syndrome.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

1000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Inhabitants of Gulf States visiting their cardiologist for regular follow-up of their hypercholesterolaemia treatment

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Race
  • On lipid-lowering drug treatment for at least 3 months, with no dose change for a minimum of 6 weeks.
  • Subject must sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects who are unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
To establish the proportion of patients on lipid-lowering pharmacological treatment reaching the LDL-C goals according to the NCEP ATP III/updated 2004 NCEP ATP III guidelines, overall and by country.
Time Frame: 6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Proportion patients on lipid-lowering drugs (LLD) reaching the LDL-C goals according to the NCEP ATP III/ updated 2004 NCEP ATP III in subgroups: Primary/secondary prevention patients; Patients with metabolic syndrome ( NCEP III).
Time Frame: 6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
Proportion patients on LLD reaching the LDL-C goals according to the Third Joint European Task Force guidelines/national guidelines, in the survey population and in sub-populations: Primary/secondary prevention patients; Patients with metabolic syndrome.
Time Frame: 6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
To identify determinants (e.g. patient and physician characteristics, country-specific guidelines or recommendations) for undertreatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Time Frame: 6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.
6 months- One visit only, no follow up visits.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

AstraZeneca

Collaborators

Clinart International

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Prof. Wael Al Mahmeed, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 11, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 11, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

December 14, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 25, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 24, 2011

Last Verified

May 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • NIS-GU-CRE-2009/1
  • SRP-CB-CRE-2006/01

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