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Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults
NCT04262206 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
PREVENTABLE is a multi-center, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled superiority study. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to atorvastatin 40 mg or placebo. This large study conducted in community-dwelling older adults without cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dementia will demonstrate the benefit of statins for reducing the primary composite of death, dementia, and persistent disability and secondary composites including mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cardiovascular events.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Atorvastatin 40 Mg Oral Tablet
- DRUG Placebo oral tablet
Study Locations (20)
California
- Fresno VA Medical Center — Fresno
- Long Beach VA Medical Center — Long Beach
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles
- VA Greater Los Angeles — Los Angeles
- VA Palo Alto Healthcare System — Palo Alto
- VA San Diego Medical Center — San Diego
Florida
- Bay Pines VA — Bay Pines
- Gainesville VA Medical Center — Gainesville
- University of Florida — Gainesville
- University of Florida — Jacksonville
- Miami VA Medical Center — Miami
- University of Miami — Miami
Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham
- Birmingham VA — Birmingham
Arkansas
- Little Rock VA Medical Center — Little Rock
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences — Little Rock
Connecticut
- Yale University — New Haven
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven
Arizona
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care System - Tucson — Tucson
Georgia
- Atlanta VA Medical Center — Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04262206
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04262206 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 20,000 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,129 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Cardiovascular Diseases appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Atorvastatin 40 Mg Oral Tablet is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04262206 reports 20 study locations spanning 7 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Florida, Alabama. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04262206 about?
NCT04262206 is a clinical study titled "Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults". PREVENTABLE is a multi-center, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled superiority study. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to atorvastatin 40 mg or placebo. This large study conducted in community-dwelling older adults without cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dementia will demonstrate the b...
What is the current status of trial NCT04262206?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 20,000 participants. The study started on 2020-09-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04262206 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, Dementia, Cognitive Impairment, Mild. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04262206?
The interventions under investigation include: Atorvastatin 40 Mg Oral Tablet (DRUG), Placebo oral tablet (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04262206?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,129 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04262206 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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