Familial hypercholesterolemia

This study tests a daily pill called enlicitide decanoate in 153 children and teens with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers LDL cholesterol more than a placebo. Researc…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether a drug called 2-HOBA can improve the function of HDL (good cholesterol) in people with familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition causing very high cholesterol. Researchers will give 72 participants either 2-HOBA or a placebo for six we…

This study looks at how well a combination of three cholesterol-lowering medicines (bempedoic acid, ezetimibe, and a statin) works in real-world patients with high cholesterol or mixed lipid problems. About 2,000 adults at high or very high risk will be followed for up to a year.…

This early-stage trial tests a single IV dose of VERVE-102, a gene-editing drug designed to permanently lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by turning off a specific gene in the liver. It involves 85 adults with inherited high cholesterol or early heart disease who still need lower chole…

This Phase 2 trial tests an injection called SYH2070 in 18 Chinese adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic condition causing extremely high cholesterol. Participants receive the drug for 48 weeks to see if it safely lowers their LDL cholesterol…

This Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called HDY015, which combines two medicines (QCZ484 and inclisiran) into a single injection. The goal is to see if it can safely lower both blood pressure and cholesterol in people who have both conditions. About 120 adults aged 18-75 with hype…

This study tests a drug called inclisiran in children aged 2 to 12 who have a rare genetic condition that causes extremely high cholesterol. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers their bad cholesterol compared to a placebo. Participants will receive either inclisiran or pl…

This early-stage trial tests a new CRISPR-based treatment called CTX310 for people with severe cholesterol and triglyceride problems that don't improve with standard therapies. The treatment uses a tiny fat bubble to deliver gene-editing tools that turn off a gene linked to high …

This Phase 3 trial tests an injection called SYH2053 for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic condition causing very high LDL cholesterol. About 135 adults on stable statin therapy will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to …

This study tests whether a daily probiotic called AKM Lab-01 can safely lower cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol. About 60 adults aged 40-60 will take either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers will compare changes in their blood cholesterol a…

This study tests whether adding evolocumab, a cholesterol-lowering drug, to standard care can slow or stop plaque buildup in heart arteries after a heart attack. About 233 adults aged 40-75 who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina will receive either evolocumab plus sta…

This study tests a new drug called obicetrapib against another drug, bempedoic acid, to see which lowers 'bad' cholesterol more effectively. It involves 426 adults with high cholesterol who are already on maximum cholesterol medications and are at high risk for heart problems. Th…

This study tests an experimental drug called EDP167 in 20 adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. The drug aims to lower harmful cholesterol levels. Participants will receive multiple injections of EDP16…

This study follows about 52 people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic condition causing extremely high cholesterol and early heart disease. Researchers will compare those who get evinacumab (a cholesterol-lowering antibody) added to their usual t…

This study tests a drug called inclisiran in children aged 6 to 12 who have a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. The drug is given as a shot under the skin and aims to lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol. The trial compares inclisiran to a placebo for one year, then eve…

This study looks at the long-term safety of inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering injection, in children with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. About 195 kids who completed earlier inclisiran studies will receive the drug for an extended period. Researchers will…

This study tests a program to help blood donors who have familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol) get proper treatment. One hundred participants will either receive standard notification about their condition or a bundle of extra support, …

This study tests a digital health program called Corrie Lipids in about 1,000 adults with high LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. The program includes a smartphone app for tracking cholesterol, medication reminders, and education, plus training for doctors to improve cholest…

This registry is tracking 1,500 Italian patients who are prescribed alirocumab 300 mg injections for high cholesterol. Researchers want to see how consistently patients take the medication and how well it lowers their cholesterol in real-life settings. The study also monitors sid…

This study tests whether adding inclisiran (a twice-yearly injection) to standard care lowers LDL cholesterol more than standard care alone in 520 patients who recently had a heart attack, stroke, or urgent heart procedure. Participants are randomly assigned to receive inclisiran…

This study tests whether starting strong cholesterol-lowering therapy early can reverse plaque buildup in the arteries of young adults (ages 18-50) with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. Researchers will use CT scans to measure chan…

This observational study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive measurements—including blood pressure monitoring, ultrasound, blood and urine tests, and a light-based technique called photoplethysmography—can detect early damage to blood vessels and organs in adults at …

This study tests whether adding a short interpretive comment to blood test results for high cholesterol can encourage doctors to refer more patients to specialized lipid clinics. The goal is to increase detection of familial hypercholesterolemia, a common inherited condition that…

This study aims to screen 300 children aged 2 to 18 for familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol and greatly increases heart disease risk in adulthood. A small blood sample is taken after fasting to measure cholesterol levels. The goal …

This study will look at how consistently nearly 6,000 adults in Italy take three newer cholesterol-lowering drugs (inclisiran, evolocumab, and alirocumab) over the long term. Researchers will analyze prescription records to measure adherence and persistence in everyday medical pr…

This study follows 300 adults aged 30–60 with genetically confirmed familial hypercholesterolemia, a condition causing very high cholesterol. Researchers use CT scans to see how coronary artery plaques change over 5 years. The goal is to better understand disease progression and …

This study aims to screen 15,000 children aged 1-3 and their parents for familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol and early heart disease. Researchers will use a simple finger-prick blood test to measure cholesterol and check for specif…

This study is building a registry of 1,211 people in Brazil who have inherited heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and Marfan syndrome. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information to discover which genes are most commonly affected and how often the…

This study compares two methods of contacting family members for genetic testing after a person is found to have a gene linked to familial hypercholesterolemia or long QT syndrome. In one group, the study team directly contacts relatives; in the other, the person with the gene co…

This study creates a database of health information and blood samples from up to 60 children and adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (hoFH), a rare genetic condition causing extremely high cholesterol from birth. Researchers will track participants over time to l…

This study is for people with familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited high cholesterol) who have no heart symptoms yet. Researchers will use a special CT scan to check for hidden blockages in the heart arteries. The goal is to learn which factors are linked to these blockages, s…

This study looks at why having low 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) might actually increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers think LDL entering fat tissue may cause problems that lead to diabetes. They will test if taking omega-3 fish oil supplements for 6 months can reduce that r…

This study aims to identify different types of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) in infants and newborns. Expectant parents with FH will provide a cheek swab for genetic testing, and their babies will have 5 blood samples collected over 2 years. The goal is to improve early dete…

This study is building a large global database of people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol and early heart disease. Researchers will analyze data from over 60,000 participants across nearly 60 countries to better understand…

This study is building a global database of 1000 people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare inherited condition causing extremely high cholesterol from birth. Researchers are gathering de-identified medical data from clinics around the world to better und…

This study tests whether a computer alert in the electronic health record can help doctors identify patients with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. About 450 adults at Brigham and Women's Hospital will be included. The alert cal…