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Effect of Ezetimibe on Gut Microbiota
Sponsor: Yonsei University
Summary
Ezetimibe exerts its primary effects by inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption through the NPC1L1 protein. Beyond this, its impact on gut microbiota remains an area of interest. Gut microbiota has been implicated in cholesterol metabolism and CVD pathogenesis through metabolic and non-metabolic pathways. Modulating gut microbiota has been explored as a potential strategy to prevent CVDs. Despite its intestinal mechanism, the influence of ezetimibe on gut microbiota composition has not been thoroughly investigated. Future studies are needed to elucidate its potential interactions with gut microbial communities and their implications for cholesterol metabolism and cardiovascular health.
Official title: Gut Microbiota Alteration With Atorvastatin/Ezetimibe Combination in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
19 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
110
Start Date
2024-02-28
Completion Date
2025-10-01
Last Updated
2025-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Atorvastatin 40mg
High intensity HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Atorvastatin 20mg+Ezetimibe 10mg
Moderate intensity HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor plus NPC1L1 antagonist
Locations (1)
Severance hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine
Seoul, South Korea