Clinical trials: Lipoprotein Metabolism Disorder
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Optimal Dietary Fat Pattern to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease Among Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of death among type 2 diabetic patients. Postprandial triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (ppTRLs) are atherogenic.
- Trial name
- NCT00467168
- Testing
- Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Apheresis on Inflammatory and Lipid Markers
The primary objective of this study is to measure how LDL apheresis affects levels of inflammatory and cholesterol markers in human beings.
- Trial name
- INFLAME (NCT01138371)
- Testing
- LDL Apheresis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome), Hyperlipidemia
Electronic Health Record Augmented LDL-Cholesterol Optimization and Control Via Active Lipid Engagement (EHR-LOCALE): A Quality Improvement Implementation Study
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a proactive, EHR-guided approach helps more individuals reach safe cholesterol levels, improves medication use, and reduces future heart attacks and strokes, compared to usual…
- Conditions
- ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome), Hyperlipidemia, Dyslipidemia, Low-Density-Lipoprotein-cholesterol Level
- Trial name
- EHR-LOCALE (NCT07685639)
- Testing
- Pharmacist-led lipid optimization pathway
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Lipoprotein Metabolism in Hypertensive African-Americans
To study relationships among lipoprotein metabolism, hypertension, and hyperinsulinemia-insulin resistance in African American males and females.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hyperinsulinism, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00005709
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hypercholesterolemia, Postmenopause
Vascular and Metabolic Effects of Hormone Therapy Combined With L-Arginine in Postmenopausal Women
Estrogen therapy has been associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease events in observational studies of postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00001752
- Testing
- L-arginine, Estrogen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Adiposity, Insulin Sensitivity
The Sweet Kids Study (Stevia on Weight and Energy Effect Over Time)
This is an 8 to14-week three-arm randomized controlled in children 8 to 12 years old. The main purpose of the study is to evaluate if stevia has benefits for weight control and metabolic function relative to caloric sweeteners…
- Conditions
- Adiposity, Insulin Sensitivity, Weight Gain, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT05992688
- Testing
- Sucrose sweetened beverage, Stevia sweetened beverages, Calorie free flavored water beverage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Hypercholesterolemia
Comparison of Simvastatin Versus Simvastatin/Ezetimibe on Small Dense Low -Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
Both simvastatin 40 mg and simvastatin/ezetimibe 10/10 mg result in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions of approximately the same magnitude.
- Trial name
- NCT00932620
- Testing
- SIMVASTATIN 40 mg, SIMVASTATIN/EZETIMIBE 10/10 mg
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Evaluation of Plasma Lipoproteins
Evaluation of Lipoproteins
Lipoproteins are particles that carry fats such as cholesterol and triglycerides through the blood stream. These particles are involved in causing blood vessel disease that can lead to conditions like hardening of the arteries…
- Trial name
- NCT00001168
- Testing
- Balanced diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,017 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hyperlipoproteinemia
Plasma Triglyceride Lipolysis in Multifactorial Chylomicronemia
Purpose: The mechanism of most of the multifactorial chylomicronemia (MCM) remains elusive. In order to decipher the mechanisms involved in the occurrence of this disease, plasma TG lipolysis characteristics will be monitored for…
- Trial name
- NCT02933138
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Diabetes Mellitus, Macular Edema
Laser and Medical Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema
This study will compare the side effects of two laser treatments for diabetic macular edema, a common condition in patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00027287
- Testing
- Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Inborn Error of Lipid Metabolism
Biomarker for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (BioHoFH)
Development of a new MS-based biomarker for the early and sensitive diagnosis of Homozygous familial Hypercholesterolemia from blood
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Inborn Error of Lipid Metabolism, Corneal Arcus
- Trial name
- BioHoFH (NCT03198897)
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, India and 1 more
- Sponsor
- CENTOGENE GmbH Rostock
Hypercholesterolemia
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Alirocumab in Children and Adolescents With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Primary Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of alirocumab (75 or 150 milligrams [mg] depending on body weight [BW]), administered every 2 weeks (Q2W), on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels at Week 12 of treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT03510715
- Testing
- Alirocumab SAR236553 (REGN727), Atorvastatin, Simvastatin
- Where
- 10 sites in Brazil, Canada and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
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
Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent, Hypercholesterolemia
Statins in Children With Type 1 Diabetes and Hypercholesterolemia
Children with type1 diabetes (T1DM) have increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to chronic increase in the blood sugars and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01236365
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Genetics of Low Density Lipoprotein Subclasses in Hypercholesterolemia
To perform genetic studies of low density lipoprotein (LDL) subclasses in 160 families in whom the probands had metabolically defined hypercholesterolemia.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT00005203
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hypercholesterolemia
Effect of Ezetimibe Treatment on Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Levels in Participants With Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Already Treated With a Statin (MK-0653A-205 AM1)
This non-interventional longitudinal study is a follow-up of the Austrian Cholesterol Screening and Treatment project (ACT I), which assessed the cholesterol status, including achievement of the target levels applicable at that…
- Trial name
- ACT II (NCT01381679)
- Testing
- Ezetimibe
- Volunteers
- 1,682 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Carotid Stenosis
Paraoxonase and LDL Oxidation in Carotid Artery Disease
Atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries is a common cause of stroke. The prevalence and progression of carotid atherosclerosis are believed to be influenced by genetically inherited variations in lipoprotein metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT00011258
- Testing
- Paraoxonase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
LCAT Deficiency
LCAT (Lecithin Cholesterol Acyl Transferase) Natural History Study
The purpose of the LCAT (Lecithin cholesterol acyl transferase) Natural History Study (LCAT NHS) is to help identify people with a mutation in a gene called LCAT, collect and store information about their medical history and…
- Trial name
- LCAT NHS (NCT06217588)
- Testing
- Demographics, diagnosis type, genotype, lipid profile, renal function profile, treatment allocation, ophthalmology exam, country of residence.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Kidney Transplant, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
Cardiovascular Risk in Children With Chronic Conditions Study
Children living with chronic health conditions face a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than their peers, largely due to the accelerated aging of the heart and blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Kidney Transplant, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
- Trial name
- CR3C (NCT07086989)
- Where
- 3 sites in Hungary
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Trial Assessing Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibition in Paediatric Subjects With Genetic Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Disorders
A study to assess safety and efficacy of evolocumab (AMG-145) in paediatric subjects aged 10-17 years diagnosed with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- HAUSER-RCT (NCT02392559)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Australia and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen