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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT06804980

NCT06804980 DESIFOR-EXPAND (MHIF)

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NCT ID NCT06804980
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Condition Statin Therapy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2025-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-31.

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Brief Summary

The DESIFOR pilot study was conducted to determine the feasibility of utilizing an n-of-1 trial to facilitate tolerance of unblinded rosuvastatin in patients with prior statin intolerance

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥ 21 years old) with a prior history of statin intolerance. Statin intolerance is defined by discontinuation of at least 2 different statin medications due to possible side effects. Patients can participate in the trial while on other lipid-lowering agents, such as ezetimibe and PSCK9 inhibitors, as long as the patient has been on the other lipid lowering therapy and tolerating it well for at least 1 month. For individuals with established ASCVD or multiple ASCVD risk factors, initiation of other lipid lowering therapy prior to participation in DESIFOR is encouraged. * 2\. At least 30 days since discontinued use of a statin Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant, nursing or attempting to become pregnant * Individuals who experienced severe reactions in the past, including rhabdomyolysis, severe myositis, anaphylaxis * Individuals who are not otherwise clinically indicated to take rosuvastatin 20 mg

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Gretchen Program Director, RDN, CDCES

✉ Gbenson@mhif.org

📞 612-863-3383

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06804980 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, studying Statin Therapy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06804980 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT06804980 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06804980 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Gbenson@mhif.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06804980 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Minneapolis, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06804980 clinical trial?

NCT06804980 is sponsored by Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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