Clinical trials: HDL
Dyslipidemia
Combined Effects of Non-statin Treatments on Apolipoprotein A-I Up-Regulation (CENTAUR): A Feasibility Study
The investigators propose to investigate if using a combination of medications that may improve cholesterol give additional benefit to that gained from the statin medication, Lipitor.
- Trial name
- CENTAUR (NCT00728910)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, ABT335, ER Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Dyslipidemia
Efficacy and Safety of Alirocumab Versus Usual Care on Top of Maximally Tolerated Statin Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Mixed Dyslipidemia (ODYSSEY DM-Dyslipidemia)
Primary Objective: To demonstrate the superiority of alirocumab in comparison with usual care in the reduction of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in participants with type 2 diabetes and mixed dyslipidemia at…
- Trial name
- NCT02642159
- Testing
- Alirocumab, Statins, Ezetimibe
- Where
- 119 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Hypoalphalipoproteinemia
Tomato Consumption and High Density Lipoprotein-cholesterol
This is a randomized, open-label, single blind, clinical trial The study evaluated the effect of tomato consumption in serum HDL-cholesterol levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01342666
- Testing
- Tomato consumption, Cucumber consumption
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
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
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.
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
Cardiovascular Disease
Evaluation of Oral Alpha-Cyclodextrin for Decreasing Serum Cholesterol
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in developed countries. Although statin-type drugs are currently the most effective therapeutic agents for reducing CVD risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01131299
- Testing
- Alpha cyclodextrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Dyslipidemia
Study of Trilipix Effects on Lipids and Arteries
Fibrates reduce atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease events. A major mechanism of this benefit appears to be their ability to raise plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), especially in patients with high…
- Trial name
- NCT01025492
- Testing
- Trilipix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia
Niacin, N-3 Fatty Acids and Insulin Resistance
This research study is being conducted to test the effects of two drugs on blood lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) and blood sugar (glucose) levels in patients with diabetes or "pre-diabetes" (both of which have a condition…
- Trial name
- NCT00286234
- Testing
- omega-3 acid ethyl esters, extended release niacin, combined treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Dakota
Cardiovascular Disease
Effects of Niacin Therapy on Lipoprotein Composition and Function
Background: Niacin is a vitamin in many foods, including meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables. It is often used as a dietary supplement that causes many improvements in the body. Researchers think it can affect heart health.
- Trial name
- NCT02322203
- Testing
- Niacin Extended Release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effect of AMR101 (Ethyl Icosapentate) on Triglyceride (Tg) Levels in Patients on Statins With High Tg Levels (≥ 200 and < 500 mg/dL)
The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) compared to placebo in lowering high fasting triglyceride levels in patients with high risk for cardiovascular disease and fasting triglyceride…
- Trial name
- ANCHOR (NCT01047501)
- Testing
- AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 4 g/day, AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 2 g/day
- Where
- 80 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 702 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Metabolic Syndrome
Melatonin and the Metabolic Syndrome
This trial seeks to compare the effects of melatonin supplementation versus placebo in subjects with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- MetSyn (NCT01038921)
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hypertriglyceridemia, Cardiovascular Disease
[E]PANOVA Combined With a [S]TATIN in [P]ATIENTS With HYPERT[R]IGLYCER[I]DEMIA to Reduce Non-HDL CHOLES[T]EROL
The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of adding Epanova (2 g or 4 g daily) to an optimal statin monotherapy for lowering non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol in subjects with persistent…
- Trial name
- ESPRIT (NCT01408303)
- Testing
- Olive oil, 4g, omega-3-carboxylic acids, 2g, omega-3-carboxylic acids, 4g
- Where
- 89 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 646 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
Effects of Short-term Curcumin and Multi-polyphenol Supplementation on the Anti-inflammatory Properties of HDL
Polyphenol supplements, including curcumin and resveratrol, are known to decrease inflammation, but previous polyphenol supplements were poorly absorbed and thus their effects were reduced.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- PSI (NCT02998918)
- Testing
- PolyResveratrol Supplementation, Curcumin Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Hypertriglyceridemia
Efficacy and Safety of AMR101 (Ethyl Icosapentate) in Patients With Fasting Triglyceride (Tg) Levels ≥ 500 and ≤ 2000 mg/dL
The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) compared to placebo in lowering fasting triglyceride levels in patients with very high fasting triglyceride levels ≥ 500 and ≤ 2000 mg/dL.
- Trial name
- MARINE (NCT01047683)
- Testing
- AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 4 g/day, AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 2 g/day
- Where
- 60 sites in United States, Denmark and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9
Comparison of EPA and DHA-Rich Fish Oils on Lipoprotein Metabolism In Adults
Background: Metabolism is what the body does to turn food into energy. Omega-3 fatty acids are substances found in foods such as cold-water fish and shellfish that are essential for good health.
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Metabolism, PCSK9, Proteomics
- Trial name
- NCT02514070
- Testing
- EPA-rich fish oil, DHA-rich fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Increased Plaque Stabilization in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to investigate the added benefits of increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol serum levels over and above those achieved by lipid lowering therapy guided by current guidelines, in older…
- Trial name
- NIA-Plaque (NCT00127218)
- Testing
- any statin, niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypercholesterolemia
Supplements, Placebo, or Rosuvastatin Study
A research study that is evaluating a low dose of an FDA approved statin medication in comparison to several commercially available over the counter dietary supplements which are marketed for cholesterol health.
- Trial name
- SPORT (NCT04846231)
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Cinnamon, Garlique,Turmeric, Plant Sterol, Red Yeast Rice, Rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Dyslipidemia
Niacin/Laropiprant Tablet for South and Southeast Asians With Low High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (MK-0524A-108)
The study will evaluate the use of extended release niacin/laropiprant (ERN/LRPT) combination tablets in a primary prevention population currently not taking or eligible for lipid-modifying therapy (LMT); the population will…
- Trial name
- NCT01414166
- Testing
- ERN/LRPT
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC