Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 12:36 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 12:36 PM
NCT ID:
NCT00506961
Brief Summary:
This is a phase IV, randomized, open-label, parallel-arm, comparative and forced- titration study to compare the efficacy and safety of rosuvastatin versus simvastatin in patients with type 2 DM and dyslipidemia. When comparing the efficacy of rosuvastatin 20 mg with simvastatin 40 mg for the treatment of type 2 DM with dyslipidemia, rosuvastatin 20 mg is superior to simvastatin 40 mg in achieving the combined goal of LDL-C (\<100 mg/dL) and non-HDL-C (\<130 mg/dL).
Detailed Description:
The duration of patient participation will be 18 weeks consisting of a 1-week screening period, a 5-week lead-in period, followed by a 12-week treatment period.
Study:
NCT00506961
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00506961