Women were less than half of the people tested for almost all of these common medicines.

NCT00862251

Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (MK-0653A) Versus Rosuvastatin Versus Doubling Statin Dose in Participants With Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Mellitus (MK-0653A-133)(COMPLETED)

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808 people

386 womenmiddle line = equal numbers422 men
Phase
PHASE3
Paid for by
Organon and Co
Finished
2011-03
Health conditions
Cardiovascular Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus
Who could join
Anyone
Ages
18 Years – 79 Years
Average age
mean 64.0 years
Age 65+
Not reported
Weight (BMI)
Not reported
Pregnancy recorded
Not reported
Menopause recorded
Not reported
Results shown by sex
Not split by sex
Race
Not reported

Women left out

  • No pregnant women

    Women who were pregnant could not join.

    β€œPatient is pregnant or breast-feeding”
  • No breastfeeding moms

    Women who were breastfeeding could not join.

    β€œPatient is pregnant or breast-feeding”
  • Had to use birth control

    Women who couldn't or didn't want to use birth control were turned away.

    β€œPatient is willing to remain abstinent or use birth control for the duration of the study”
  • No kidney or liver problems

    Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

    β€œPatient has kidney disease”
  • No heart disease

    Women with heart disease, heart rhythm problems or a past heart attack were turned away.

    β€œPatient has congestive heart failure”
  • No diabetes

    Women with diabetes were turned away.

    β€œPatient has diabetes mellitus that is not well controlled”

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