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NCT00053599 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Cholesterol Lowering Agent to Slow Progression (CLASP) of Alzheimer's Disease Study
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 400
- Enrollment target
NCT00053599: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).
NCT00053599 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by National Institute on Aging (NIA). The registered enrollment target is 400 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00053599, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 400 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
CLASP is a research study to investigate the safety and effectiveness of simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering drug or statin) to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Statins are commonly used to treat high cholesterol levels, which increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Interventions
- DRUG Simvastatin
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 400 participants |
| Start Date | 2002-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-10 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
What the finished NCT00053599 record still lists
NCT00053599 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 400 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (48% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Simvastatin is the first listed.
NCT00053599 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00053599 about?
NCT00053599 is a clinical study titled "Cholesterol Lowering Agent to Slow Progression (CLASP) of Alzheimer's Disease Study". CLASP is a research study to investigate the safety and effectiveness of simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering drug or statin) to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Statins are commonly used to treat high cholesterol levels, which increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is the current status of trial NCT00053599?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 400 participants. The study started on 2002-12. Estimated completion is 2007-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00053599?
The interventions under investigation include: Simvastatin (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00053599?
This trial is sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA), which has 131 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00053599's enrollment target sits among peer trials
400 922nd of 2000 higher than 1,039 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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