Statins to protect heart and lungs from bushfire smoke
Treatments studied
This trial tests whether taking a daily statin (a cholesterol-lowering medicine) can reduce the harmful effects of breathing in bushfire smoke on your heart and lungs. It might help people who are generally healthy but exposed to smoky air.
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Who can take part
- You are in good general health
- If you are 45 or older, your risk of heart disease is low to moderate (less than 10%)
- You do not have severe lung disease like COPD or asthma
- You have no history of heart problems (chest pain, irregular heartbeat, heart failure, heart attack, pacemaker, or bypass surgery)
- You are not currently smoking or vaping, and have not smoked or vaped heavily in the past
- You are not taking certain medications (like blood thinners, beta-blockers, antidepressants, ADHD stimulants, or anti-inflammatory drugs)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You can travel to the study site
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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