HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA

This study is testing if a 30-minute educational website can help people who stopped taking their cholesterol-lowering statin pills due to muscle aches. Researchers want to see if using the website makes people more likely to try the medication again with their doctor and stick w…

This study is testing whether a new injectable drug called inclisiran can safely lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol in Asian adults who have heart disease or are at high risk for it. Participants are already taking the highest dose of statin pills they can tolerate. The goal is to see i…

This study is comparing two different cholesterol-lowering drug combinations to see which one works better and is safer over a full year. It involves 88 adults with high cholesterol and elevated triglycerides, many of whom also have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Research…

This study tests a new program designed to improve teamwork between cancer specialists and primary care doctors (PCPs) for patients who have both cancer and a heart-related condition like high blood pressure or diabetes. The goal is to see if better coordination helps manage the …

This study is testing whether drinking a specific type of mineral water (Lete, which is high in calcium and bicarbonate) can help lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol. It will compare this water to a regular mineral water in 160 healthy adults who have high cholesterol but are not taking …

This study is testing two different approaches to help doctors and patients use cholesterol-lowering medications more effectively. It involves about 300 adults with or at high risk of heart artery disease. The goal is to see whether directly notifying doctors or having pharmacist…

This study aims to understand the long-term safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug MK-0616 for lowering high cholesterol. It involves 3,000 adults who have already completed a previous trial with the same drug. The main goal is to see if the drug continues to work well…

This study aims to find out how common high levels of a blood fat called lipoprotein(a) are among hospital staff and their families. Researchers will measure this in about 2,800 people and then follow them over time to see if higher levels are linked to future heart problems. The…

This study aims to observe and learn from the real-world use of two cholesterol-lowering medications, bempedoic acid and a combination pill with ezetimibe. It will follow 5,000 adults with high cholesterol in their normal doctor's care to see how well the drugs work, their safety…

This study aims to understand the long-term effects of ketogenic diets on heart health in adults with epilepsy. Researchers are measuring cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and artery wall thickness over two years. The study includes adults already on the diet and those startin…