Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to find out if taking the study drug (Atorvastatin) can help older adults live longer and healthier by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease.
*The study drug is a statin usually used to help lower cholesterol levels
*The study drug is a statin usually used to help lower cholesterol levels
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
-Men and women aged 75 and older
-Not currently takin a statin
-Do not have heart disease
-Do not have dementia
-Are able to perform your everyday activities
-Not currently takin a statin
-Do not have heart disease
-Do not have dementia
-Are able to perform your everyday activities
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:
-Give a blood sample
-Complete memory tests
-Complete physical tests
-Be randomized (like flipping a coin) to Group 1 or Group 2
--Group 1 will take the study drug daily (Atorvastatin)
--Group 2 will take a placebo daily (harmless pill that does nothing)
*This study will last 5 years
-Give a blood sample
-Complete memory tests
-Complete physical tests
-Be randomized (like flipping a coin) to Group 1 or Group 2
--Group 1 will take the study drug daily (Atorvastatin)
--Group 2 will take a placebo daily (harmless pill that does nothing)
*This study will last 5 years
Locations
Pickett Road Research
Kannapolis
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr adults (All Site sIRB)
Study Website
Principal Investigator
Ranee
Chatterjee Montgomery
Protocol Number
PRO00103930
NCT ID
NCT04262206
Phase
IV
Enrollment Status
OPEN TO ACCRUAL