Real-World check: combo cholesterol pill works in daily practice

NCT ID NCT05559606

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study observed 1,839 adults with primary high cholesterol who were prescribed a fixed-dose combination of atorvastatin and ezetimibe for 24 weeks. Researchers collected data on how well the pill lowered LDL cholesterol and tracked any safety issues. The goal was to see if this combo therapy works as well in everyday clinics as it does in controlled trials.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

atorvastatin and ezetimibe combination pill

What this could lead to

If results are positive, this could confirm that the fixed-dose combo pill is a safe and effective option for managing high cholesterol in everyday patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less reliable. It only lasted 24 weeks, so long-term safety and benefits are not assessed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypercholesterolemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

    Seoul, South Korea