New study tests best statin dose for seniors to prevent heart attacks

NCT ID NCT03770312

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a low or moderate dose of statin works better and causes fewer muscle problems in healthy adults aged 70 and older who have high cholesterol or heart disease risk. About 724 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two statin doses and followed for up to 48 months. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in older adults.

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  • Division of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

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    Seoul, 03722, South Korea

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