Clinical trials: Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia
Efficacy of Lapaquistat Acetate Co-Administered With Current Lipid-Lowering Treatment on Blood Cholesterol Levels in Subjects With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of lapaquistat acetate, once daily (QD), to lower cholesterol in subjects with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia undergoing lipid-lowering treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00263081
- Testing
- Lapaquistat acetate and current lipid-lowering treatment, Current lipid-lowering treatment
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Breast Cancer
The Effect of Body Mass Index and Total Cholesterol Levels on Histopathological Grading in Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer is a widespread cancer that affects high percentiles of women worldwide.The development and aggressiveness of breast cancer cells can be evaluated depending on the histopathological grading which reflects the degree…
- Trial name
- NCT06786598
- Testing
- Cholesterol
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Latakia University
Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The Effect of Psyllium Fibre on LDL-C, Non-HDL-C, and Apolioprotein-B: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Serum cholesterol is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which despite considerable reduction in prevalence, remains the leading cause of premature mortality worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT03346733
- Testing
- Psyllium Fibre
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Estimation of the Carrier Frequency and Incidence of Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome in African Americans
RSH/Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is one that causes mental retardation. It is common in the Caucasian population but rare in African American and African black populations.
- Trial name
- NCT00017732
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Umbrella Review of the DASH Dietary Pattern and Cardiometabolic Risk
The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) guidelines have not made any specific recommendations regarding the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, a dietary pattern that emphasizes fruits and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03542370
- Testing
- DASH dietary pattern
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
Phase II Study of Cholesterol- and Cholestanol-Free Diet, Lovastatin, and Chenodeoxycholic Acid for Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
OBJECTIVES: I. Assess the biosynthesis of cholesterol and cholestanol, and measure the turnover of individual sterols and bile acids in patients with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis before and after a cholesterol- and…
- Trial name
- NCT00004346
- Testing
- chenodeoxycholic acid, lovastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes
Behavior of Biomarkers During Pregnancy and Lactation Through a Biological Multi-paradigm Model: BECOME Study Protocol
Background Despite of advances in research, at the moment, various points related to the physiology of gestation and the etiology of severe diseases that can be developed in the course of it remain unknown.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity
- Trial name
- BECOME (NCT02811172)
- Testing
- BEhavior of biomarkers during pregnanCy and lactatiOn
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Morbidity
Observational Study of Cardiovascular Disease.
This observational study will follow participants who completed follow-up in the FOURIER OUTCOMES trial to evaluate the long-term effects of evolocumab treatment.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Morbidity, Coronary Heart Disease, Low-density-lipoprotein-type
- Trial name
- FOURIER LEGACY (NCT04128475)
- Testing
- N/A - observational study.
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Norway and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 1,137 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sydney
Adrenoleukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Stem Cell Transplant for Inborn Errors of Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and engraftment of donor hematopoietic cells using this conditioning regimen in patients undergoing a hematopoietic (blood forming) cell transplant for an inherited metabolic…
- Conditions
- Adrenoleukodystrophy, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy, Gaucher's Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00176904
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplant, Busulfan, Cyclophosphamide, Antithymocyte Globulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Overweight, Obesity
Meta-analyses of Total and Individual Fructose-containing Sugars and Incident Cardiometabolic Disease
Since uncontrolled observational studies first linked fructose to the epidemic of obesity almost a decade ago, it has become a focus of intense concern regarding its role in the obesity epidemic and increasing burden of…
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT01608620
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- John Sievenpiper
LDL Cholesterol
Effect of Viscous Soluble Fibers on Serum Cholesterol Levels
Research over the past several decades have linked the intake of dietary fiber with lower blood cholesterol levels. The distinction between soluble and insoluble fiber fractions emerged shortly after and there is now a general…
- Trial name
- CHOL-META (NCT02068248)
- Testing
- Soluble Fibre
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
SLOS: The Effect of Simvastatin in Patients Receiving Cholesterol Supplementation
The purpose of this study is to determine if simvastatin improves development and behavior in patients with Smith Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) receiving dietary cholesterol supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT01434745
- Testing
- Simvastatin, Lactose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency in Risk Groups
A multicenter real-world observational study of the prevalence, diagnostic pathways, and clinical characteristics of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in pediatric and adolescent risk groups in the Russian Federation (HELIOS)
- Trial name
- HELIOS (NCT07455864)
- Where
- 2 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Schizophrenia
The Effect of Hawthorn on Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio in Schizophrenics With Antipsychotics
Importance: The problems of side effects of metabolic disturbances in schizophrenic patients have been of worldwide concern for some time. Patients with dyslipidemia have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT03663465
- Testing
- Hawthorn, SGAs
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Calo Psychiatric Center
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
Screening for Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
The primary outcome of this study is the development of a clinical profile of pediatric patients with LAL-D, which will enable the Sponsor to provide more focused guidance to the medical community as to which pediatric patients…
- Trial name
- NCT02926872
- Testing
- There is no intervention in the study
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HIV Infections, Hyperlipidemia
IMPAACT P1063: Safety and Effectiveness of Atorvastatin in HIV Infected Children and Adolescents With Hyperlipidemia
Treatment of HIV with combination antiretroviral regimens frequently results in the suppression of HIV viral load, significant immune recovery, and delayed disease progression.
- Trial name
- NCT00663234
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Group
Smith-Lemi-Opitz Syndrome
A Long-Term Study of Cholesterol Supplements for Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Background: Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is a genetic disorder that prevents the body from making enough cholesterol. People who have SLOS often need to take extra cholesterol, either in food or in supplements, for their…
- Trial name
- NCT01413425
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Short-term Behavioral Effects of Cholesterol Therapy in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
This 10-week study will evaluate and compare behavior changes in children with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) who are taking cholesterol supplementation versus those who are not on cholesterol supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT00114634
- Testing
- Egg yolk preparation with cholesterol, Egg substitute, without cholesterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemic
Cardiovascular Evaluation of Patients With High Cholesterol and Normal Volunteers
Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a rare inherited disease of metabolism. It occurs in less than 1 in 1 million people within the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT00001204
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
Biomarker Validation for Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C: Safety and Efficacy of N-Acetyl Cysteine
Background: Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a genetic disorder that results in progressive loss of nervous system function by affecting the membranes of nerve cells. There is no known cure for NPC.
- Trial name
- NCT00975689
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)