NCT00587717View on ClinicalTrials.gov

The Acute Effect of Statins on Inflammatory Markers of Athersclerotic Tissue

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

35

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2002

Primary Completion Date

March 31, 2006

Study Completion Date

March 31, 2006

Conditions
Carotid Artery Disease
Interventions
DRUG

simvastatin

Two 80 mg pills simvastatin taken 24 hours prior to surgery

DRUG

placebo

take 2 80 mg pills placebo 24 hours prior to surgery

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

Mayo Clinic
All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

INDUSTRY

lead

Mayo Clinic

OTHER