Clinical trials: Cholesterol Health
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The Effect of a Digital Heart Health App and Lifestyle Intervention for Heart Disease in Primary Care.
Despite the availability of medications, many people around the world continue to live with long-term health problems like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. In Canada, heart disease is a leading cause of death.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Dyslipidemia, Cholesterol
- Trial name
- CHEAP (NCT06919302)
- Testing
- Digital Heart Health Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Nutrition, Healthy
Unravelling the Impact of Diet on Cardiovascular Health in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
The investigators will first conduct a fully controlled dietary randomized crossover trial (RCT) including 50 adults with HeFH to investigate the impact of a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet low in red and processed meats and…
- Conditions
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Nutrition, Healthy, Cholesterol, Elevated, Cholesterol; Metabolic Disorder
- Trial name
- FH-Diet (NCT05181553)
- Testing
- Whole-food plant based diet (WFPB diet), Standard North American diet (SAD diet)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Hypercholesterolemia, Medication Adherence
Pilot Program to Improve Statin Adherence and Lower Cholesterol in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a behavioral medication adherence (MA) intervention compared to control condition in older adults with low adherence to medication for hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- NCT01227330
- Testing
- Medication adherence intervention, Attention-control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) Risk Reduction/Claims Evaluation Project
The project proposes to provide the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) initially up to 25 adult (non-pregnant) Ohio University employees (and/ or their adult family members) with with diabetes / prediabetes, obesity /…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT02977884
- Testing
- The Complete Health Improvement Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 389 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
High Blood Glucose, High Cholesterol
FELLAShip to Better Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the FELLAship program-a church-based cardiovascular health (CVH) intervention-in Black men aged 35-70 who are at risk for heart disease…
- Conditions
- High Blood Glucose, High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol/Hyperlipidemia, Blood Sugar; High
- Trial name
- NCT07220213
- Testing
- FELLAship
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Inflammatory Arthritis, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Pharmacist CVD Intervention for Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) (disease of the heart and blood vessels) is one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada today. The majority of CVD cases are caused by factors that can be controlled.
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Arthritis, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Trial name
- RxIALTA (NCT03152396)
- Testing
- CV risk assessment and modification of global risk
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Epidemiology Coordinating and Research Centre, Canada
Hypercholesterolemia
U of A/ U of M Beans and Peas Health Claim Project
The purpose of this study is to compare how regularly eating (dried, cooked) beans or peas or rice (control) contained in foods (such as stews or soups) lowers blood lipids, particularly Low Density Lipoprotein cholesterol…
- Trial name
- NCT01661543
- Testing
- Beans, Control (rice), Peas
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides
Safety and Efficacy of a Natural Health Product in Reducing Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of a natural health product among participants with elevated LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01028274
- Testing
- Investigational Product 1, Investigational Product 2
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nordic Pharma, USA
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, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1
Impact of Ketogenic Diets on Cardiovascular Health in Adults With Epilepsy
This research is being done to evaluate the short term and long term effects of ketogenic diets on measures of cardiovascular health.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1, Seizure, Epilepsy
- Trial name
- NCT02694094
- Testing
- Modified Atkins or Ketogenic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypercholesterolemia
The Anti-Diabetic and Cholesterol-Lowering Effects of Cinnamon and Cassia Bark
Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 150 million people worldwide have type 2 diabetes. Common and cassia cinnamon have been reported to have anti-diabetic and lipid-lowering effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00479973
- Testing
- Cinnamonforce
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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
Hyperlipidemias
Effects of Moderate Intensity Intermittent and Moderate Intensity Continuous Training on Hyperlipdemia
This project will be a Randomized control trial conducted to check the effects of moderate intensity intermittent training versus moderate intensity continuous training on indices of cardio-metabolic health in women with…
- Trial name
- NCT05078736
- Testing
- Moderate intensity intermittent training, Moderate intensity continuous training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Overweight
Enhancing Mental and Physical Health of Women Veterans
Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of VA users. This dramatic growth has created challenges for VA to ensure that appropriate services are available to meet women Veterans' needs, and that they will want and be able…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Overweight, Obesity, Smoking
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT05050266)
- Testing
- EBQI, REP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases
The Effect of Strawberries in a Cholesterol-Lowering Dietary Portfolio
The purpose of this study is to determine whether addition of strawberries to a dietary portfolio of cholesterol-lowering foods will improve compliance and so increase the effectiveness of the dietary portfolio in lowering…
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT00345722
- Testing
- strawberry dietary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
Living With Statins - Interventional Exercise Study
Background. Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs that are prescribed to lower the risk of cardio-vascular diseases. The use of statins has increased markedly and it is now one of the most prescribed drugs in the world.
- Trial name
- LIFESTAT (NCT02796378)
- Testing
- Training+Simvastatin+Q10
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Nutrition, Healthy
Unravelling the Impact of Diet on Cardiovascular Health in Treated Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
The investigators will conduct a fully controlled dietary randomized crossover trial (RCT) including 10 adults with HeFH using lipid-lowering medication to investigate the impact of a diet low in red and processed meats and high…
- Conditions
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Nutrition, Healthy, Cholesterol, Elevated
- Trial name
- NCT06389825
- Testing
- Healthy diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Cognitive Function, Well-Being
Singing Groups for Seniors: Well-Being, Cognitive Function and Health
The researchers' implement and measure the effects of a singing group intervention program for older adults, with an RCT design, in a natural context, on the health, well-being and cognitive function of older adults.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Function, Well-Being, Physical Function, Respiratory Function
- Trial name
- Sing4Health (NCT03985917)
- Testing
- Singing Group Intervention Program, Alternative Social and Leisure Activities
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iolanda Costa Galinha
Cholesterol, Triglycerides
AlmegaPL CV Health Open Label Study
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of Almega PL, a Nannochloropsis algae-derived extract rich in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), on improving blood markers associated with heart health of iwi customers.
- Conditions
- Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Omega-3, Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- Trial name
- NCT05267301
- Testing
- AlmegaPL (FDA NDIN # 826)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qualitas Health
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
Living With Statins - The Impact of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs on Health, Lifestyle and Well-being
Background Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs that are prescribed to lower the risk of cardio-vascular diseases. The use of statins has increased markedly and it is now one of the most prescribed drugs in the world.
- Trial name
- LIFESTAT (NCT02255682)
- Testing
- Simvastatin, Q10
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen