Study Name: Pragmatic Evaluation of Events and Benefits of Lipid-Lowering in Older Adults (PREVENTABLE)

Study Acronym: PREVENTABLE

Study PI(s): KarenP.Alexander,MD

Purpose: PREVENTABLE is one of the largest research studies in older adults. The purpose is to learn if taking a statin could help older adults live well for longer by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease. A statin is a commonly used drug to lower cholesterol.

Study Sponsor: 

GPC Partners: 

1. 1. Allina Health 
   2. University of Utah (UUTAH)
   3. University of Iowa (UIOWA)
   4. University of Texas SouthWestern Medical Center (UTSWMC)
   5. University of Texas Houston (UTH)
   6. Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC)
   7. University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
   8. Intermountain Health (IH)
   9. University of Missouri (UMO)
   10. Univeristy of Texas Health Sciences San Antonio (UTHSCSA)
   11. Washington University in St. Louis (WASHU)
   12. Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)
   13. Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI)