Hospital staff heart risk hidden in blood? 2,800 tested for little-known cholesterol

NCT ID NCT06304415

First seen Mar 27, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study checks how often hospital workers have high levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of fat in the blood that can raise heart disease risk. About 2,800 healthcare workers and their family members will give a blood sample. Researchers will track who later has heart problems, but no treatment or medication is given.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Trials & Research Unit

    Singapore, Singapore, 529889, Singapore

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