Could a simple finger prick in toddlers prevent future heart disease?
NCT ID NCT04529967
First seen May 18, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a way to find families with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol, called familial hypercholesterolemia. Researchers will screen 15,000 children aged 1-3 years and their parents using a finger-prick blood test. The goal is to see if this screening method works well in regular doctor visits and to learn more about the genetic causes in Chinese children.
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Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGHefei, Anhui, China
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Chongqin Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGChongqing, Sichuan, China
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Qidong Women and Children Hospital
RECRUITINGQidong, Jiangsu, China
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Shanxi Provincial Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGTaiyuan, Shanxi, China
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Urumqi Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGÜrümqi, Xinjiang, 830000, China
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Weili Yan
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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