Clinical trials: Cholesterol
Dyslipidemia
Effect of Plant Sterols Esterified to Fish Oil Fatty Acids on Plasma Lipid Levels
The purpose of this study is to determine whether plant sterols esterified to fish oil fatty acids in a fish oil matrix improve the lipid profile, predominantly LDL-cholesterol and TG concentrations in healthy hyperlipidemic…
- Trial name
- NCT00441480
- Testing
- Plant sterols esters
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Enzymotec
Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of a Supplement Derived From Palm Oil on Cholesterol Levels in the Blood
Elevated blood cholesterol, and particularly LDL cholesterol, is a risk factor for heart disease. Tocotrienols are naturally-occurring compounds in foods that may have beneficial effects on blood cholesterol.
- Trial name
- TRF (NCT02634606)
- Testing
- Gamma Delta Tocotrienols - Low Dose, Gamma Delta Tocotrienols - High Dose, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Primary Hyperlipidemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia
Effects on Lipoprotein Metabolism From PCSK9 Inhibition Utilizing a Monoclonal Antibody
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to evaluate the effect of evolocumab, atorvastatin, and combination therapy on lipoprotein kinetics.
- Trial name
- FLOREY (NCT02189837)
- Testing
- Evolocumab, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 89 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Dyslipidemias
Effect of Niacin on Transport of HDL and Relationship to Atherogenic Lipoproteins and Lipolysis
This study looks at whether niacin improves reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) in healthy volunteers. 3H-Cholesterol will be used to measure RCT by analyzing changes in the tracer activity in total plasma, lipoproteins, red…
- Trial name
- ENTHRALL (NCT01250990)
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hypercholesterolemia, Dyslipidemia
Safety And Tolerability Of Multiple Doses Of PF-04950615 (RN316) In Subjects With Hypercholesterolemia
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of repeated doses of PF-04950615 (RN316) in study volunteers with hypercholesterolemia.
- Trial name
- NCT01243151
- Testing
- PF-04950615 (RN316)
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Healthy
Bioequivalence Study of Colchicine Tablets
This randomized, single dose, three-way crossover study will evaluate the bioequivalence of two formulations of colchicine, the test product (colchicine 0.6mg Mutual) and a marketed combination product (colchicine 0.5 mg with…
- Trial name
- NCT01021020
- Testing
- Colchicine, Colchicine/Probenecid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mutual Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
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
Dyslipidemia
A Study of Evacetrapib in Participants With Abnormal Cholesterol
The main purpose of this study is to measure how much of the drug gets into the blood stream and how long it takes the body to get rid of it when given once a day for 12, 24, and 52 weeks to participants with abnormal amounts of…
- Trial name
- NCT02168803
- Testing
- Evacetrapib
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
HIV Disease
Therapy to Elevate CD4 Counts in HIV-1 Disease
For more than 20 years, alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor therapy has been the standard treatment for patients who have inherited alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT01370018
- Testing
- alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Human Genetics and Biochemistry
Hyperlipidemia
Effect Of Capros Supplementation On Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors In Humans
The hypothesis of this study is that the natural supplement Capros will decrease LDL levels, platelet aggregation, and serum concentrations of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in humans at risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- Capros (NCT01858376)
- Testing
- Capros dietary supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chandan K Sen
Healthy Volunteers
Investigation of the Gut Microbiome and Statin Response
There is evidence that the bacteria that naturally reside in the gut can influence how well we respond to medications. Therefore this study will look at how rosuvastatin, a medication used to lower cholesterol levels, may change…
- Trial name
- INGEST (NCT04098003)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sony Tuteja
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
Healthy
CEP-1 Hormonal Regulation of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and HDL-C in Men
The original purpose of this research study was to understand the effects of testosterone (T) and estrogen on stem cells in the blood.
- Trial name
- CEP-1 (NCT00729859)
- Testing
- Acyline, Acyline + Testosterone gel, Acyline + testosterone gel + anastrozole
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hyperlipidemias
Measure Liver Fat Content After ISIS 301012 (Mipomersen) Administration
This study will assess what, if any, effect that ISIS 301012 (mipomersen) has on liver triglyceride content in multiple groups of subjects with varying degrees of risk for hepatic steatosis.
- Conditions
- Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors, Hyperlipidemias, Metabolic Diseases, Hypolipoproteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT00362180
- Testing
- mipomersen
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kastle Therapeutics, LLC
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
Lipid Metabolism Disorders
The Genetic, Protein, and Lipid Basis of Variation in Cholesterol Efflux
The rationale of this research is that deep phenotyping of individuals at the extremes of cholesterol efflux will identify key determinants of efflux that are potential novel therapeutic targets to prevent or reverse…
- Trial name
- NCT04061018
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hypercholesterolemia, Dyslipidemia
Pharmacokinetic And Pharmacodynamic Study Of A Single-Dose Of PF-04950615 (RN316) In Combination With Atorvastatin
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a single dose of PF-04950615 (RN316) in volunteers on stable doses of atorvastatin.
- Trial name
- NCT01163851
- Testing
- 4 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Healthy Volunteers
A Study of LY3015014 in Otherwise Healthy Participants With High Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol
This is a phase 1 study in otherwise healthy participants with high LDL cholesterol. Following multiple doses of LY3015014, the safety and tolerability of the drug, how the body handles the drug, and the drug's effect on the body…
- Trial name
- NCT01618916
- Testing
- LY3015014
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Healthy Participants
A Study of LY2484595 on Pharmacokinetics in Healthy Participants
This is a 2-part study. Part 1 is to determine the safety and tolerability in healthy participants of increasing daily doses of LY2484595 for 14 days to achieve a blood level of LY2484595 much higher than what is needed for…
- Trial name
- NCT01448824
- Testing
- LY2484595, Ketoconazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Hyperlipidemias, Hypertension
The Effect of Farlong® NotoGinseng™ (Ginseng Plus®) on Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
In this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind parallel study in human participants with elevated LDL-C and elevated BP described here, the clinical benefits of Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng…
- Trial name
- NCT04069715
- Testing
- Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng extract)
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LongStar HealthPro, Inc. DBA Farlong Pharmaceutical