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Effects of Simvastatin and Ezetimibe on Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Patients With Dyslipidemia

Study of Lipoprotein Subfractions, Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Function After Treatment With Simvastatin and Ezetimibe Administered Alone and in Combination in Hyperlipidemic Patients

Coadministration of drugs is common in the pharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia, with statins and ezetimibe generally constituting the medication of choice. By acting at different levels, the combination of these drugs allows the therapeutic objective to be achieved. However, it is not known how these drugs qualitatively affect the composition of lipoprotein subfractions, which differ in size and atherogenic potential. The investigators set out to evaluate this effect as well as their effects on inflammatory, oxidative stress and endothelial function parameters.

Studie Overzicht

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

The study consisted of a randomised parallel trial and took place during a period of 2 months. A total of 42 hyperlipidemic patients were randomly assigned to one of 2 groups: one received simvastatin (40 mg/day) and the other received ezetimibe (10 mg/day) for 4 weeks, after which both groups were administered combined therapy for an additional 4-week period. Lipid profile, lipoprotein subfractions of LDL and HDL, inflammatory, oxidative stress and endothelial function parameters were evaluated.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Werkelijk)

42

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Deelname Criteria

Onderzoekers zoeken naar mensen die aan een bepaalde beschrijving voldoen, de zogenaamde geschiktheidscriteria. Enkele voorbeelden van deze criteria zijn iemands algemene gezondheidstoestand of eerdere behandelingen.

Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

18 jaar en ouder (Volwassen, Oudere volwassene)

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Geslachten die in aanmerking komen voor studie

Allemaal

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  • LDL cholesterol concentration of between 160-190 mg/dl in patients with less than 2 cardiovascular risk factors
  • LDL concentration of between 130-160 mg/dl in patients that presented 2 or more cardiovascular risk factors.

Cardiovascular risk factors were defined as: age (≥ 45 years in men and ≥55 years in women), a smoking habit, hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg), diabetes mellitus, a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentration of ≤ 40mg/dl, and a family history of cardiovascular disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Triglyceride concentration > 400 mg/dl
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Kidney, liver, or thyroid disease

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Geen (open label)

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: Simvastatin
Hyperlipidemic patients received simvastatin (40 mg/day) for 4 weeks, after they were administered combined therapy (simvastatin, 40 mg/day plus ezetimibe,10 mg/day) for an additional 4-week period. Lipid profile, lipoprotein subfractions of LDL and HDL, inflammatory, oxidative stress and endothelial function parameters were evaluated.
simvastatin (40 mg/day) for 4 weeks
combined therapy simvastatin (40 mg/day) + ezetimibe (10 mg/day) for 4-week period
Experimenteel: Ezetimibe
Hyperlipidemic patients received ezetimibe (10 mg/day) for 4 weeks, after they were administered combined therapy (simvastatin, 40 mg/day plus ezetimibe,10 mg/day) for an additional 4-week period. Lipid profile, lipoprotein subfractions of LDL and HDL, inflammatory, oxidative stress and endothelial function parameters were evaluated.
combined therapy simvastatin (40 mg/day) + ezetimibe (10 mg/day) for 4-week period
ezetimibe (10 mg/day) for 4 weeks

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Total Cholesterol Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Total cholesterol concentration was measured by enzymatic assay
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDLc) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) concentration was calculated using the method of Friedewald.
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDLc) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc) concentration was measured using a direct method
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Triglycerides Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Triglyceride concentration were measured by enzymatic assay
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Non-HDL Cholesterol Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Non-HDLc concentration was obtained by calculating the difference between total cholesterol and HDLc
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Low Density Lipoprotein Size Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
LDL subfractions were separated by high-resolution polyacrylamide gel tubes using the Lipoprint® system. The LDL electrophoretic profile allows 2 patterns to be defined: pattern A or large and buoyant LDL, and pattern non-A or small and dense LDL.
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Apolipoprotein B Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of apolipoprotein B were determined by inmunonephelometry
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Levels of High-sensitive C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP) were analysed by a latex-enhanced inmunonephelometric assay
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of proinflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6 (IL-6)) were analysed with a Luminex® 200™ system
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor α (TNF-α) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of proinflammatory cytokines (tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α)) were analysed with a Luminex® 200™ system
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Mitochondrial Oxygen (O2) Consumption Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Oxidative stress markers (mitochondrial oxygen (O2) consumption) was measured at baseline and after treatment by Clark electrode
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Oxidative stress markers (Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production) was measured at baseline and after treatment by fluorometric techniques
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Membrane Potential Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Oxidative stress markers (membrane potential) was measured at baseline and after treatment by fluorometric techniques
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of Glutathione (GSH) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Oxidative stress markers (levels of glutathione (GSH)) was measured at baseline and after treatment by fluorometric techniques
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Leukocyte Rolling Flux Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Interactions between leukocytes and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were evaluated by flow chamber microscopy. Leukocyte rolling was estimated as the number of leukocytes rolling over 100 μm2 of the endothelial monolayer during a 1-min period.
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Leukocyte Adhesion Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Interactions between leukocytes and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were evaluated by flow chamber microscopy. Adhesion was evaluated by counting the number of polymorphonuclear cells that maintained stable contact with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) for 30 seconds.
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Leukocyte Rolling Velocity Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Interactions between leukocytes and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were evaluated by flow chamber microscopy.The rolling velocity in the field of focus was determined by measuring the time required by 20 consecutive leukocytes to cover a distance of 100 μm.
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule 1 (VCAM-1) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
The vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) was evaluated in serum by Luminex® 200™ system
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 (ICAM-1) Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
The intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) was evaluated in serum by Luminex® 200™ system
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Levels of E-selectin Before and After Simvastatin/Ezetimibe Administration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks
E-selectin was evaluated in serum by Luminex® 200™ system
Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks

Medewerkers en onderzoekers

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Onderzoekers

  • Hoofdonderzoeker: Antonio Hernández, MD, Phd, FISABIO - University Hospital Dr Peset

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Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start

1 januari 2009

Primaire voltooiing (Werkelijk)

1 december 2011

Studie voltooiing (Werkelijk)

1 december 2011

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

25 november 2014

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

26 november 2014

Eerst geplaatst (Schatting)

2 december 2014

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

8 maart 2018

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

6 februari 2018

Laatst geverifieerd

1 februari 2018

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