One pill to rule two? combo drug tested in healthy men

NCT ID NCT01764178

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: JW Pharmaceutical Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tested whether a single pill containing two medicines (pitavastatin for cholesterol and valsartan for blood pressure) works the same in the body as taking the two pills separately. Fifty-two healthy men took both versions in random order. The study only measured drug levels in the blood, not actual treatment effects or long-term safety.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Pitavastatin and Valsartan (combined in one pill vs. separate pills)
What this could lead to: If the combination pill works as well as separate pills, it could simplify daily dosing for people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study in healthy men only. It only checks how the drug moves through the body, not whether it actually treats disease or is safe long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperlipidemia hypertensive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPERLIPIDEMIA HYPERTENSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Asan Medical Center

Seoul, 138-736, South Korea

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