Clinical trials: Cholesterol
Gout, Hyperuricemia
The Diet Gout Trial
Unhealthy diet has long been associated with high uric acid levels and gout. The DASH diet may lower uric acid levels. This study will examine the effects of the DASH diet on uric acid in adults with a history of gout.
- Trial name
- DIGO (NCT03569020)
- Testing
- Subsidy for food purchases and dietitian education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cholesterol
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk
Randomized parallel and double blind clinical trial in which it is intended to analyze the efficacy of a nutraceutical on cholesterol and endothelial function after the consumption of a product for eight weeks.
- Trial name
- NUT (NCT04114916)
- Testing
- Apigenin, luteonin, grapefruit extract and citrolive, maltodextrina
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Hypercholesterolemia, Cognitive Dysfunction
The Dual Impact of Homocysteine and Cholesterol on Cognitive Functions
The study evaluates if the relationship between total serum cholesterol is dependent on the total serum homocysteine. Fasting blood samples will taken from participants and two batteries of cognitive scales will be used to asses…
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia, Cognitive Dysfunction, Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT03631238
- Testing
- Blood sampling for total cholesterol and homocysteine and cognitive assessment by psychometric tests.
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Obesity
Effect of Different Fiber Breakfasts on Appetite and Weight Change in Overweight Subjects
Regular breakfast consumption may help lower body weight reduce body fatness and improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. However, the best kind of breakfast to consume to achieve these effects is unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT02035150
- Testing
- Oatmeal, Frosted Flakes, No Breakfast
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Obesity and Nutrition Research Center
Healthy
Bioequivalence Study of Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets, 250 mg of Dr. Reddy's Under Fed Conditions
The purpose of this study is to compare the rate and extent of absorption of terbinafine hydrochloride 250 mg tablets versus Lamisil® 250 mg tablets administered as 1 x 250 mg tablet under fed conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT01286701
- Testing
- Terbinafine Hydrochloride Tablets, 250 mg
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Healthy, Hypercholesterolemia
In Vitro Demonstration of Direct Platelet-Related Effects of PCSK9 Enzyme
Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) has evolved as a pivotal enzyme in lipid metabolism and therapeutic target for hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Conditions
- Healthy, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT06675994
- Testing
- PCSK9 Antibody, PCSK9 Enzyme
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LifeBridge Health
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Study of the Relationship Between Body Composition, Insulin Resistance and HDL Levels
Approximately 20 million people in the United States have some form of kidney failure. People with kidney failure have an increased chance of having low levels of high density lipid (HDL), so called "good cholesterol." Patients…
- Trial name
- NCT02755818
- Testing
- Heparin
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Healthy
Intralumenal Effects on Cholesterol Absorption/Synthesis
The overall goal of this study is to better understand how cholesterol is absorbed and utilized in the body(metabolism) and how serum cholesterol affects the development of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
- Trial name
- NCT00328211
- Testing
- Bile Acids (Cholic, Ursodeoxycholic, Chenodeoxycholic), Sphingomyelin, C13 Stable isotope of Cholesterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Obesity
The Effect of Nutrisystem Meal Provision on Weight
The study is to determine the effect of a behavioral weight loss program supplemented with Nutrisystem meal replacements on weight, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and blood lipids levels over 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01252303
- Testing
- Nutrisystem
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Vitamin D3 Deficiency
Human Intervention Study to Increase 25-hydroxyvitamin D Levels
The interventional study will evaluate effectiveness and potential of a regularly consumption of wheat germ oil (UV treated) vs. wheat germ oil (UV untreated) to increase plasma vitamin D levels ín humans.
- Trial name
- WeKo (NCT03499327)
- Testing
- Wheat germ oil (UV treated), Wheat germ oil (untreated)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
HIV Infections, Lipodystrophy
Observational Study of Changes in Fat Distribution and Blood Metabolites in HIV Infected Adults
The purpose of this study is to collect data on the body's breakdown of sugar and fat in HIV infected adults. Data from this study will make clearer the roles of HIV infection and anti-HIV drugs in the development of diabetes…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Lipodystrophy, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00331448
- Volunteers
- 1,483 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Hypercholesterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency
Effects of Vitamin D on Lipids
The purpose of this study is to examine whether oral vitamin D supplementation in people with inadequate vitamin D concentrations will lower LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol concentrations.
- Trial name
- NCT00723385
- Testing
- Vitamin D (1000 or 2000 IU/day)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
High Cholesterol
Phase 1a Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of RN5681 in Healthy Volunteers
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and immunogenicity of single doses of RN5681 in Adult healthy subjects
- Trial name
- NCT07347678
- Testing
- RN5681
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ikaria Bioscience Pty Ltd
Cardiovascular Health
Effect of a Mixture of Allium Extracts on LDL Cholesterol Levels Volunteers With Elevated LDL Cholesterol Levels
To evaluate the efficacy of daily consumption of a combination of concentrated extracts of garlic (Allium sativum L.) and onion (Allium cepa L.) on LDL cholesterol levels in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT04646382
- Testing
- Garlic and onion concentrate, Control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DOMCA S.A.
Hypercholesterolemia
Cholesterol Lowering Treatment With Psyllium Husks and Isolated Soy Protein in Hypercholesterolemia
Despite improved treatment, cardiovascular disease remains one of the most common diseases and causes of death in the Western world. Hypercholesterolemia is a well known risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- ProFi (NCT01251991)
- Testing
- Psyllium husks, Isolated soy protein, Isolated whey protein
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aalborg University Hospital
Change in Fasting Plasma LDL-cholesterol Concentration After the Consumption of Quinoa
Effects of Quinoa Consumption on Markers of Cardiovascular Risk and Gastrointestinal Health
Quinoa is possible alternative to wheat, corn and rice due to its high nutritional value and possible properties against cardiovascular diseases and for improving gut health.
- Trial name
- NCT03036618
- Testing
- Quinoa, Wheat
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle University
Hypercholesterolemia
Effect of the Consumption of a Fermented Milk Enriched With Plant Sterols (Spain)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the cholesterol lowering effect of a drinkable low fat fermented milk enriched with plant sterol after 3 and 6 weeks in mildly hypercholesterolemic subjects treated or not by statins.
- Trial name
- NCT01600820
- Testing
- 1- Low fat drinkable fermented dairy product enriched with 1.6g of plant sterol (as free equivalent) per unit, 2- Low fat drinkable fermented dairy product enriched with 2.0g of plant sterol (as free equivalent) per unit, 3- Low fat drinkable fermented dairy product without plant sterols(control)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danone Spain
HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia
Study of Niacin on Endothelial Function in HIV-infected Subjects With Low High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels
This study is a pilot study examining the effect of extended-release niacin (Niaspan ®) on flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) of the brachial artery, among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infected individuals with low high…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00986986
- Testing
- extended release niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Cholesterol; Lipidosis
Liver Adiposity Effects on Pediatric Statin
Single center, open-label, prospective investigation to quantify the effects hepatocellular fat has on hepatic statin transport and response in children and adolescents in obese and non-obese children and adolescents 8-21 years…
- Trial name
- NCT04903223
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin 10mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Pancreatic Cancer, Gut Microbiota
The Mechanism of Enhancing the Anti-tumor Effects of CAR-T on PC by Gut Microbiota Regulation
Pancreatic cancer (PC) is one of the deadliest diseases of human digestive malignancies. Despite the recent advances in surgery and chemotherapy, the 5-year survival rate of PC continues to be less than 10%.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Gut Microbiota, CAR-T
- Trial name
- NCT04203459
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University