DYSLIPIDEMIA

This study looks at whether lomitapide, a medication that lowers extremely high cholesterol, can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Researchers will compare heart events in the three years bef…

This study looks at adults with epilepsy who have been on a modified Atkins diet for at least a year and have high cholesterol. Researchers want to see if changing the diet or adding a statin can safely lower cholesterol without causing more seizures. The goal is to help doctors …

This study tests whether pharmacists can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity will receive pharmacist-led support. The goal is to see if this approach reduces overall cardiovascular risk wi…

This study tests a digital care program for adults aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and at least one other chronic condition like high blood pressure or kidney disease. The program includes online tools, educational sessions, phone support, and home visits to help participa…

This study tests whether a cookie made from Golden Rice and red betel leaf can improve blood fat levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Over 28 days, 102 adults will eat the cookies daily, and their cholesterol and triglycerides will be measured before and after. The goal is to s…

This study looks at whether taking a daily extract of yerba mate can improve health markers like weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol in overweight adults. 80 people aged 40-65 will take either the extract or a placebo for 90 days. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, bl…

This study is a review of many smaller studies that looked at what happens when people replace animal proteins (like meat, dairy, and eggs) with plant proteins (like beans, nuts, and seeds). The goal is to see if this simple swap can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressu…

This study looks at how different types of fats in the blood (like cholesterol) are linked to complications in adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers will follow 116 patients in the French West Indies over several years, checking their fat levels during normal times and dur…

This study aims to learn about people's experiences with statin side effects and use that information to create educational materials. The goal is to help people better understand the difference between actual drug effects and nocebo effects (negative effects from expecting side …