BMS-823778's Impact on Atherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease
This study aims to evaluate the impact of BMS-823778, compared to a placebo, on reducing inflammation in atherosclerotic plaque within the carotid arteries and/or ascending aorta, as measured by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
Daily Oral Capsule: BMS-823778
+ Daily Oral Capsule: BMS-823778
+ Placebo Pills Matching BMS-823778
Arterial Occlusive Diseases+2
+ Arteriosclerosis
+ Cardiovascular Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: April 1, 2014
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This study focuses on understanding the effects of a drug called BMS-823778 on inflammation in patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, a condition where plaque builds up inside the arteries. The main goal is to see if this drug can reduce inflammation in the plaque. This research is important as it could potentially lead to new treatments for managing this disease and improving heart health.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 80 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.3 intervention groups are designated in this study
33.333% chance of being blinded to the placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalGroup II
ExperimentalGroup III
PlaceboStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives