A Study of STAtins for Reducing Events in the Elderly (STAREE)
The STAREE study explores whether taking a daily statin pill—a common medication used to lower cholesterol—can help healthy people over 70 live longer, healthier lives without disability. The goal is to see if this medicine can prevent heart problems and help seniors stay independent in their own homes for longer.
This study is looking for healthy volunteers aged 70 or older who currently live independently and do not need daily help with tasks like bathing or eating. You must be free of major conditions like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, or severe kidney issues to be eligible.
Participants are randomly assigned to take either a statin pill or a placebo, which is a pill with no active medicine that looks exactly like the real treatment. You will be monitored by the study team to see how your health changes over time, helping researchers learn more about long-term wellness in older adults.
The study is taking place at various centers in Hobart, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The trial is currently active, meaning it is underway, though it is no longer looking for new participants.
- 1The study tests if statins help seniors maintain their independence.
- 2Participants are compared against a group taking a placebo to ensure accurate results.
- 3You must be generally healthy and living at home to qualify.
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