Learn more about this trial

This trial will test an oral medication to see if it may safely and effectively lower the risk of occurrence of heart attack, stroke, or heart disease in those at risk for these events by decreasing bad cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol is a type of fat in a person’s blood. LDL-C is sometimes called the “bad cholesterol” and having too much can cause cholesterol or fatty deposits to stick to the walls of arteries (called plaque). This causes the arteries to narrow, which means less blood can flow through them. Lowering a person’s cholesterol may help lower their chances of events such as heart attacks, stroke, and death. Since high cholesterol has no symptoms, it is important to monitor and treat it as needed to avoid more serious health complications.

If you qualify and decide to participate:

• You may receive the oral investigational drug and all study-related medical tests at no cost.
• Your overall health will be monitored by a study doctor.
• You may help researchers learn more about high cholesterol and the oral investigational drug.
• Participation in any of these research studies is voluntary, and you are free to leave the study at any time. Your privacy will be maintained throughout the study.