DYSLIPIDEMIAS

This study compares two different cholesterol-lowering drug combinations (rosuvastatin/ezetimibe vs. atorvastatin/ezetimibe) in 200 adults who have received a heart stent. The goal is to see which combo better keeps LDL cholesterol below 55 mg/dL and causes fewer side effects lik…

This study looks at whether a protein supplement called carnitine can help reduce hardening of the arteries in teenagers at high risk for future heart disease. About 90 teens aged 11-21 with high triglycerides will take carnitine or a placebo. The goal is to see if carnitine can …

This study tests a video-based healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 50 to 74 who are overweight and have conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Participants use a tablet and fitness tracker at home, and some get extra support from a coach by video or …

This study looks at whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango every day for 12 weeks can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with prediabetes. Participants will eat mango for 12 weeks, then avoid it for another 12 weeks, so researchers can compare the effect…

This study tests whether berberine, a natural compound, can prevent heart disease and diabetes in 2024 adults with prediabetes, obesity, and other risk factors. Participants take berberine or a placebo for one year, and researchers track changes in blood sugar and cholesterol. Th…

This study is testing a digital health system called STELA that helps adults without heart disease lower their risk factors like obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. About 100 participants will get a full health check, a personalized prevention plan, and support thr…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for up to 7 years to track heart disease risks like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking. Researchers will measure how common these risks are and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure. The g…

This study aimed to see if using wearable step counters and smartphone games could encourage hospital patients with heart conditions to walk more. It planned to enroll adults aged 50 and older admitted to medicine or cardiology floors. However, the study was withdrawn before any …

This study looks at whether using large health databases and informational tools can help more people in high-risk communities take cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Researchers will track over 500,000 people in Ontario communities with higher-tha…

This study reviews past clinical trials to see if whole soy foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame lower cholesterol as effectively as processed soy protein powders. Researchers will analyze data from adults to clarify which soy sources best support heart health. The goal is to str…

This study is collecting health and genetic information from 120,000 people with chronic diseases like pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers want to understand how genes, lifestyle, and other factors affect disease progression and quality …

This study follows 1,000 adults with dyslipidemia who have had bad reactions to at least two different statins. Researchers will track how doctors adjust treatments, changes in cholesterol levels, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand statin intolerance …

This study planned to see if taking fish oil before starting an exercise program could boost the anti-inflammatory benefits of exercise in people with obesity. Researchers wanted to measure changes in blood markers of inflammation and gut bacteria over 6 weeks. However, the study…