This trial is testing an experimental drug called MK-0616 in people with high cardiovascular risk.
The purpose of this trial is to:
- Test the safety of MK-0616, compared to placebo
- See how well MK-0616 works to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, compared to placebo
- See how MK-0616 affects cholesterol and other blood tests related to cardiovascular health, compared to placebo
A placebo looks like the trial drug, but it has no active ingredients.