Clinical trials: Cholesterol; Metabolic Disorder
Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure
Effect of Pterostilbene on Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress
Pterostilbene is one of several stilbenes found in certain berries, particularly blueberries, that have demonstrated pre-clinical benefit to cholesterol, blood pressure, and oxidative stress.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01267227
- Testing
- Pterostilbene 50 mg twice daily, Grape Extract, Pterostilbene 125 mg twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Hypercholesterolemia, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Evaluation of Long-Term Efficacy of Bempedoic Acid (ETC-1002) in Patients With Hyperlipidemia at High Cardiovascular Risk
The purpose of this study is to see if bemedoic acid (ETC-1002) is effective versus placebo in patients with high cardiovascular risk and elevated LDL cholesterol not adequately controlled by their current therapy.
- Trial name
- CLEAR Wisdom (NCT02991118)
- Testing
- bempedoic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 779 people
- Sponsor
- Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
Cardiovascular Diseases
A Study of AMR101 to Evaluate Its Ability to Reduce Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia and on Statin
AMR101 (icosapent ethyl [ethyl-EPA]) is a highly purified ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) developed by Amarin Pharma Inc.
- Trial name
- REDUCE-IT (NCT01492361)
- Testing
- AMR101, Statin therapy
- Where
- 410 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 8,179 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Dyslipidemia
12-Month, Open-Label, Extension Study of LCP-AtorFen in Dyslipidemia
The current study is designed to test the long-term (12-month) safety and efficacy of LCP-AtorFen, a combination of atorvastatin and fenofibrate, in patients with dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00664859
- Testing
- LCP-AtorFen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypercholesterolemia
Dapagliflozin and Cholesterol Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes (DM2)
Objective: To investigate the effect of 5 weeks dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily treatment on glucose and lipid fluxes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Study design: Single center single arm (mechanistic) intervention trial.
- Trial name
- DICE (NCT03074630)
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin, Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Hypercholesterolemia
The Safety & Efficacy of Combination BMS-201038 (AEGR-733) & Ezetimibe vs. Monotherapy in Moderate Hypercholesterolemia
The main objectives of this study are to evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy BMS-201038 (AEGR-733) plus ezetimibe vs. each agent given alone on LDL cholesterol and other lipoproteins over 12 weeks of therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00405067
- Testing
- BMS-201038 (AEGR-733), Ezetimibe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Dyslipidemias
Lipitor Korean Atorvastatin Goal Achievement Across Risk Levels Study
To evaluate the percentage of Korean dyslipidemic subjects in the total group and each cardiovascular risk group achieving LDL-C target as defined by NCEP ATP Ⅲ criteria at starting doses of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg of atorvastatin…
- Trial name
- AT GOAL (NCT00540293)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 20 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 425 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
A Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effect of an "Inclisiran First" Implementation Strategy Compared to Usual Care in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Elevated LDL-C Despite Receiving Maximally Tolerated Statin Therapy (VICTORION-INITIATE)
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an "inclisiran first" implementation strategy (addition of inclisiran to maximally tolerated statin therapy immediately upon failure to achieve acceptable LDL-C with…
- Trial name
- V-INITIATE (NCT04929249)
- Testing
- Inclisiran
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease
Phytosterols, Ezetimibe, and Cholesterol Metabolism
Phytosterols and ezetimibe each reduce intestinal cholesterol absorption by 30-55% but appear to have different mechanisms of action.
- Trial name
- Phyteaux-III (NCT00863265)
- Testing
- Ezetimibe, Phytosterols + ezetimibe
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia
Effect of MK0524A on Cholesterol Levels (0524A-048)
The primary objective of the study is to assess the effects of MK0524A in reducing cholesterol levels in an Asian population.
- Trial name
- NCT00536510
- Testing
- laropiprant/niacin (MK0524A)
- Volunteers
- 646 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Hypercholesterolemia
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) When Co-administered With High Dose of Atorvastatin in Patients With Primary Hypercholesterolemia
Primary Objective: To evaluate the effect of alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels compared with placebo when co-administered with 80 mg of atorvastatin after 8 weeks of treatment in…
- Trial name
- NCT01288469
- Testing
- Alirocumab, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
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
Dyslipidemia
Further Cardiovascular Outcomes Research With PCSK9 Inhibition in Subjects With Elevated Risk
The primary objective was to evaluate the effect of treatment with evolocumab, compared with placebo, on the risk for cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina, or coronary…
- Trial name
- FOURIER (NCT01764633)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 1,284 sites in United States, Argentina and 47 more
- Volunteers
- 27,564 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Dyslipidemia
ABT-335 (Choline Fenofibrate) Reverse Cholesterol Transport (RCT) Study
The objectives of the study are: 1. To evaluate the effect of ABT-335 (choline fenofibrate) on several parameters of RCT (reverse cholesterol transport) in men and post-menopausal women diagnosed with dyslipidemia (i.e., low…
- Trial name
- NCT00673881
- Testing
- choline fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radiant Research
Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Assess the Cholesterol Lowering Effect of an Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Combination Tablet Compared to Another Cholesterol Lowering Drug in Patients With High Cholesterol and With High Cardiovascular Risk (0653A-809)(COMPLETED)
This is a multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ezetimibe/simvastatin versus rosuvastatin in participants with high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- NCT00479713
- Testing
- ezetimibe (+) simvastatin, Comparator : rosuvastatin calcium
- Volunteers
- 618 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effectiveness of Intensive Lipid Modification Medication in Preventing the Progression of Peripheral Arterial Disease (The ELIMIT Study)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when arteries become narrowed or hardened because of a build-up of plaque or fat deposits.
- Trial name
- NCT00687076
- Testing
- Ezetimibe, Niaspan, Statin therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Metabolic Syndrome
Canadian Health Advanced By Nutrition and Graded Exercise
The overall objective of the CHANGE initiative is to change the delivery of care in primary care clinics to treat disease by reducing reliance on drugs and hospitals through the promotion of scientifically validated nutritional…
- Trial name
- CHANGE (NCT01616563)
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention, Exercise Prescription and Fitness Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Daren K. Heyland
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effects Of CP-690,550 (Tasocitinib) On Cholesterol Metabolism In Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of study is to explore the effect of CP-690,550 (tasocitinib) on cholesterol metabolism in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- NCT01262118
- Testing
- CP-690,550 (tasocitinib)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Hungary
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
Hypercholesterolemia
Goal Achievement After Utilizing an Anti-PCSK9 Antibody in Statin Intolerant Subjects-4
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous (SC) evolocumab compared with ezetimibe, on percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in…
- Trial name
- GAUSS-4 (NCT02634580)
- Testing
- Evolocumab, Ezetimibe
- Where
- 35 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen