Heart Patients' cholesterol battle: new study reveals hidden barriers

NCT ID NCT06897566

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study in Egypt examined 1,000 adults with heart disease to see how many reached their LDL cholesterol targets and what got in the way. Participants provided a fasting lipid profile, and researchers looked for patterns and barriers. The goal is to find better ways to help patients manage cholesterol and prevent further heart problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand why patients struggle to reach cholesterol targets and improve treatment strategies for heart disease.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It identifies problems but does not test a solution, so direct patient benefits are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease coronary artery disorder statin toxicity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE LDL LEVEL STATIN ADVERSE REACTION

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Locations

Faculty of Medicine Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt
Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt

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