Table 4 Studies which report the comparison of symptoms and quality of life
Study | Study type | Group | Sample (Trial/Control) | Duration of treatment | Results (statin group compared with the control group) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Braganza et al., [16] | RCT | Atorvastatin(40mg/day) vs placebo | 71 | 4 weeks | ACQ and AQLQ (p=0.005) ↑ |
Hothersall et al., [22] | RCT | Atorvastatin(40mg/day) vs placebo | 54 | 8 weeks | No significant difference |
Cowan et al., [25] | RCT | Simvastatin(40mg/day) vs placebo | 43 | 4 weeks | ACQ (p=0.037) ↓ |