Statin + Colchicine for Coronary Artery Disease
(PROACT 2 Trial)
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you stop taking any LDL cholesterol lowering or anti-inflammatory medications, including colchicine, before participating.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug combination of Colchicine and Rosuvastatin for Coronary Artery Disease?
Is the combination of statin and colchicine safe for treating coronary artery disease?
Rosuvastatin, a type of statin, is generally safe with mostly acceptable side effects, but rare serious side effects like ischaemic colitis (inflammation of the colon due to reduced blood flow) have been reported. There is no specific safety data available for the combination of statin and colchicine in the provided research.24678
What makes the drug Rosuvastatin unique for coronary artery disease?
Rosuvastatin is unique because it is a potent statin that not only lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) more effectively than other statins but also has anti-inflammatory effects, which can be beneficial for coronary artery disease. Its ability to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol and increase good cholesterol (HDL) makes it a promising option for patients who do not achieve their cholesterol goals with other treatments.12359
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a cholesterol-lowering drug (rosuvastatin), an anti-inflammatory drug (colchicine), and their combination in people with a genetic risk for heart disease. The goal is to see if these treatments can reduce or prevent plaque buildup in arteries. Rosuvastatin lowers bad cholesterol, while colchicine reduces inflammation, which together might be more effective. Rosuvastatin is one of the most potent drugs available for reducing bad cholesterol levels, which enables more high-risk patients to achieve their lipid goals.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for men and women aged 40-75 with a high genetic risk for coronary artery disease, who have early-stage plaque buildup in their arteries seen on a heart scan but no severe blockage. They must not have liver or severe kidney disease, allergies to the drugs being tested, be taking certain other medications, be pregnant or breastfeeding, extremely overweight, or have a history of heart problems.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized into four groups to receive either placebo, rosuvastatin, colchicine, or both rosuvastatin and colchicine daily
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Colchicine
- Rosuvastatin
Rosuvastatin is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada, Japan for the following indications:
- High cholesterol
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Mixed dyslipidemia
- Prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator