Clinical trials: Cholesterol, Elevated
Hypercholesterolemia, Dyslipidemia
Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Pitavastatin and Simvastatin
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of pitavastatin with that of simvastatin in patients with risk factors for heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00309738
- Testing
- pitavastatin, simvastatin
- Where
- 35 sites in Denmark, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Kowa Research Europe
Hypercholesterolemia
(H.E.L.P.)Apheresis Therapy to Compare the Reduction of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) Cholesterol
The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate that the performance of the modified Plasmat® Futura H.E.L.P. Apheresis System is non-inferior to the current FDA approved Plasmat® Secura H.E.L.P Apheresis System for use…
- Trial name
- FUTURA (NCT00526058)
- Testing
- Secura then Futura, Futura then Secura
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- B. Braun Medical Inc.
Hyperlipidemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia at High Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Study of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Reduction Using Evolocumab (AMG 145) in Japanese Patients With Advanced Cardiovascular Risk
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous evolocumab administered every 2 weeks and once a month, compared with placebo, on percent change from baseline in LDL-C when used in…
- Trial name
- AMG145 (NCT01953328)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Evolocumab
- Where
- 54 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Hyperlipidemia
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Laropiprant on the Antiplatelet Effects of Clopidogrel and Aspirin in Combination (MK-0524A-114)(COMPLETED)
This is a 3-period study. Periods 1 and 2 will evaluate the effects of multiple doses of laropiprant on the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel and aspirin administered in combination in participants with primary…
- Trial name
- NCT01012219
- Testing
- niacin (+) laropiprant, Comparator: aspirin, Comparator: clopidogrel
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cardiovascular Diseases
Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Niaspan ® in the Treatment of Lipid Abnormalities in Latin America
Post-Marketing Observational study of Niaspan® tablet in accordance with each country regulations. This study will be conducted in a prospective, single-arm, multi-center format.
- Trial name
- NCT01200160
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- 22 sites in Colombia, Mexico and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Dyslipidemias
Effects of Lentinula Edodes Bars on Dyslipidemia and Oxidative Stress in Cholesterol Individuals: Randomized Study
The daily change in population routine has stimulated the development of health beneficial value added products. Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) is a mushroom with high protein concentration, low lipid content, rich in fiber…
- Trial name
- NCT04186780
- Testing
- Shiitake cereal bar
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sorocaba
Hypercholesterolemia
Comparison of Ezetimibe Added to Ongoing Statin Therapy Versus Doubling the Dose of Statin in the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia (P04355)
This is a randomized, open label, parallel group comparison study. Following a 1-week screening period, patients will be randomized to 1 of 2 treatment groups: ezetimibe added to ongoing statin treatment (ezetimibe plus…
- Trial name
- NCT00652327
- Testing
- Ezetimibe + Statin (simvastatin, atorvastatin, or pravastatin), Double Statin (simvastatin, atorvastatin, or pravastatin)
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Study of Extended Release Niacin/Laropiprant on Lipids (0524A-067)
This is a 12-Week clinical trial in patients with Primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia to study the effects of ER niacin/laropiprant on lipids.
- Trial name
- NCT00479388
- Testing
- Comparator: simvastatin, niacin (+) laropiprant, Comparator: atorvastatin calcium
- Volunteers
- 1,216 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome
Study of Adrenalectomy Versus Observation for Subclinical Hypercortisolism
Background: Adrenal tumors are a common kind of tumor. Some of these secrete extra cortisol into the body, which can lead to diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.
- Conditions
- Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome, Adrenal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02001051
- Testing
- Adrenalectomy, Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of Vytorin Versus Placebo in Subjects With Primary Hypercholesterolemia (Study P04420)
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase 3 study of Vytorin 10/10 (ezetimibe 10 mg with simvastatin 10 mg), Vytorin 10/20 (ezetimibe 10 mg with simvastatin 20 mg), and Vytorin…
- Trial name
- NCT00413972
- Testing
- ezetimibe with simvastatin
- Volunteers
- 392 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Dyslipidemia
Evaluating PCSK9 Binding antiBody Influence oN coGnitive HeAlth in High cardiovascUlar Risk Subjects
This study evaluated change over time in neurocognitive testing in patients receiving statin therapy in combination with evolocumab (AMG 145), compared with patients receiving statin therapy in combination with placebo.
- Trial name
- EBBINGHAUS (NCT02207634)
- Testing
- Evolocumab, Background Statin Therapy
- Where
- 416 sites in United States, Australia and 28 more
- Volunteers
- 1,974 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Coronary Heart Disease, Hypercholesterolemia
Observational Study of Approaches to Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Russian Patients With Coronary Heart Disease <<Treat to Goal>> (Study P05464)
This study is being performed to evaluate what variants of lipid-lowering therapy are used in Russian clinical practice in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with hypercholesterolemia in whom the initial statin therapy did not…
- Trial name
- NCT00730132
- Testing
- Ezetimibe, Statin
- Volunteers
- 712 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Evaluate Fasting/Postprandial Serum Apolipoprotein B-48 (ApoB-48) Levels in Diabetic Participants With Normal to Moderately High Low Density Lipoprotein-C (LDL-C) Levels (MK-0653A-259 AM1)
This study will evaluate whether fasting/postprandial serum ApoB-48 levels are increased in diabetic participants compared to nondiabetic participants with the same range of serum LDL-C levels, and whether ApoB-48 levels can be…
- Trial name
- NCT01333436
- Testing
- Test Meal
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Study of ARO-ANG3 in Participants With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HOFH)
Participants with documented homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) who have provided informed consent will receive 2 open-label doses of ARO-ANG3 and be evaluated for safety and efficacy parameters through 36 weeks.
- Trial name
- Gateway (NCT05217667)
- Testing
- ARO-ANG 3 Injection
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Hypercholesterolemia, Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
A Clinical Trial to Assess the Long Term Safety and Tolerability of MK-0653C in Japanese Participants With Hypercholesterolemia (MK-0653C-384)
This study will assess the safety and tolerability of Ezetimibe (EZ) 10 mg/Atorvastatin (Atora) 10 mg and EZ 10mg/Atora 20 mg fixed-dose combination (FDC) in Japanese participants with hypercholesterolemia uncontrolled with…
- Trial name
- NCT02460159
- Testing
- EZ 10 mg/Atorva 20 mg FDC, EZ 10 mg/Atorva 10 mg FDC
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia
Clinical Trial of Protein and Blood Pressure
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, controlled trial is to examine the effect of soybean protein supplementation on blood pressure in persons with prehypertension or stage-1 hypertension.
- Trial name
- ProBP (NCT00107744)
- Testing
- Soy protein-milk protein-carbohydrate, Milk protein-carbohydrate-soy protein, Carbohydrate-soy protein-milk protein
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Pioglitazone on High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Function in Persons With Diabetes
Metabolic defects contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) are relative insulin insufficiency and insulin resistance that are associated with a cluster of abnormalities that increase the risk for cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT01156597
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Primary Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of Prescription Omega-3 on LDL-C in Primary Hypercholesterolemia
The objectives of this study are to assess the effects of 4 g/d P-OM3, compared with placebo, on LDL-C and other aspects of the fasting lipid profile in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00746811
- Testing
- P-OM3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Provident Clinical Research
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Bempedoic Acid + Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Study in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Elevated LDL-C
12 week study to assess the LDL-C lowering efficacy, other lipid and glycemic measures, and safety of bempedoic acid/ezetimibe FDC compared to ezetimibe and placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and elevated LDL-C
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT03531905
- Testing
- Bempedoic acid + Ezetimibe FDC Oral Tablet, Ezetimibe 10 mg Oral Tablet
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.