Clinical trials: Cholesterol
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Efficacy and Safety of Extended-Release Niacin/ Laropiprant/Simvastatin Tablets in Participants With Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia (MK-0524B-143)
This study is being done to find out if tablets containing extended release (ER) niacin, laropiprant, and simvastatin (ERN/LRPT/SIM) are as effective as tablets containing ER niacin and laropiprant taken with simvastatin tablets…
- Trial name
- NCT01335997
- Testing
- ER niacin/laropiprant (ERN/LRPT), ER niacin/laropiprant/simvastatin (ERN/LRPT/SIM), Simvastatin (SIM)
- Volunteers
- 1,139 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
15q Duplication Syndrome, CDKL5 Deficiency Disease
A Multicenter, Open-label, Pilot Study of Soticlestat (TAK-935/OV935) in Participants With 15Q Duplication Syndrome (Dup 15q) or Cyclin-Dependent Kinase-Like 5 (CDKL5) Deficiency Disorder (ARCADE STUDY)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of soticlestat on the frequency of motor seizures for participants with Dup15q or CDD during the Maintenance Period.
- Trial name
- NCT03694275
- Testing
- Soticlestat
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Atherosclerosis, Hypercholesterolemia
Randomized Trial of Imaging Versus Risk Factor-Based Therapy for Plaque Regression
Background: Atherosclerosis (thickening of the artery walls caused by cholesterol and other deposits) commonly occurs in the heart vessels and carotid (neck) arteries of adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01212900
- Testing
- Statins, HMG CoA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hypercholesterolemia, Familial
Reduction of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) With PCSK9 Inhibition in Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Disorder Study
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous evolocumab (AMG 145), compared with placebo, on percent change from baseline in LDL-C in adults with heterozygous familial…
- Trial name
- RUTHERFORD (NCT01375751)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Volunteers
- 168 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
Cardiovascular Disease
CT COMPARE: CT Coronary Angiography to Measure Plaque Reduction
Background: Coronary artery disease causes plaque in arteries. This can cause stroke or heart disease. Drugs called statins might shrink plaque.
- Trial name
- NCT02740699
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin, Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Triglycerides, Weight Gain Trajectory
Effects of RDX-002 on Postprandial Triglycerides in Patients Discontinuing GLP-1 Agonists
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if drug RDX-002 works to treat high levels of fat (known as triglycerides, or TGs) in the blood in adults. It will also learn about the safety of drug RDX-002.
- Conditions
- Triglycerides, Weight Gain Trajectory, Cholesterol, Elevated
- Trial name
- NCT06640972
- Testing
- RDX-002
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Response Pharmaceuticals
Hyperlipidemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia at High Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Study of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Reduction Using Evolocumab (AMG 145) in Japanese Patients With Advanced Cardiovascular Risk
The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of 12 weeks of subcutaneous evolocumab administered every 2 weeks and once a month, compared with placebo, on percent change from baseline in LDL-C when used in…
- Trial name
- AMG145 (NCT01953328)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Evolocumab
- Where
- 54 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Insulin Resistance
Hydroxychloroquine to Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) reduces insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Trial name
- RA PLUS (NCT01132118)
- Testing
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Healthy
A Single Research Site Bile Acid Sequestrant Acceptability (BASA) Scale Pilot Validation Study
The purpose of the research study is (1) to rate the taste, texture, appearance, and mixability of 2 different doses of orange flavored cholestyramine compared to orange flavored Tang, (2) rank the importance of the taste…
- Trial name
- NCT01062269
- Testing
- Cholestyramine, Tang
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center
Dyslipidemias, High Cholesterol
Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effect of Obicetrapib on Top of Maximum Tolerated Lipid-Modifying Therapies
This study will be a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, phase 3 study in participants with underlying heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and/or ASCVD to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of…
- Conditions
- Dyslipidemias, High Cholesterol, Hypercholesterolemia, Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- BROADWAY (NCT05142722)
- Testing
- Obicetrapib
- Where
- 181 sites in United States, China and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 2,530 people
- Sponsor
- NewAmsterdam Pharma
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
Hypercholesterolaemia
Study of Asian Patients With Hypercholesterolaemia in the UK - Rosuvastatin 5mg Versus Atorvastatin 10mg
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of rosuvastatin 5mg in lowering blood cholesterol, compared to one other medicine, atorvastatin 10mg in Asian patients in the UK.
- Trial name
- NCT00427960
- Testing
- Dietary advice, rosuvastatin, atorvastatin
- Where
- 9 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
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
Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
Treatment of the Cholesterol Defect in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether supplementation with an oil-based cholesterol suspension will correct the biochemical abnormalities in cholesterol and its precursors in individuals with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz…
- Trial name
- NCT00272844
- Testing
- crystalline cholesterol oil-based suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Safety and Efficacy of Evolocumab in Addition to Optimal Stable Background Statin Therapy in Chinese Participants With Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Mixed Dyslipidemia
This study is being done to learn more about evolocumab in Chinese people with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia.
- Trial name
- NCT03433755
- Testing
- evolocumab
- Where
- 31 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 259 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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)
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