Study of Coronary Atheroma by InTravascular Ultrasound: Effect of Rosuvastatin Versus AtorvastatiN (SATURN): A 104-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-center Phase IIIb study compari...

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Reference: EUCTR2007-004000-13

Study of Coronary Atheroma by InTravascular Ultrasound: Effect of Rosuvastatin Versus AtorvastatiN (SATURN): A 104-week, randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multi-center Phase IIIb study comparing the effects of treatment with rosuvastatin 40mg or atorvastatin 80mg on atherosclerotic disease burden as measured by intravascular ultrasound in patients with coronary artery disease

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The primary objective of this study is to compare the effects of rosuvastatin 40mg with atorvastatin 80mg on the percent atheroma volume (PAV) of a coronary artery as measured by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging following 104 weeks of treatment in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).


Inclusion criteria

  • Coronary Atheroma -- The current trial will study patients who have a clinical indication for coronary catheterization and who have coronary artery disease