Coronary Drug Project
Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 11, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
Correlation of high levels of serum cholesterol with an increased incidence and prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) was demonstrated--prior to the inception of the Coronary Drug Project--repeatedly in prospective and cross-sectional epidemiological surveys (e.g., the Tecumseh Study, the Framingham Heart Disease Study). These findings led to the question of whether long-term lowering of serum lipids in individuals both with and without CHD would have a beneficial effect on morbidity and mortality.
The Coronary Drug Project was designed to answer the question of secondary...
Gender
MALE
Eligibility criteria
- • Men, ages 30-64. Three months beyond most recent myocardial infarction.
About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Paul Canner
University of Maryland
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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