ER doctors launch Heart-Saving cholesterol program in new trial

NCT ID NCT06488105

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether starting cholesterol-lowering treatment in the emergency department can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people at risk. About 130 adults aged 40-75 who are in the ER for possible heart issues will receive guideline-based care. The goal is to lower bad cholesterol levels and improve long-term heart health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute coronary syndrome atherosclerosis atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease cardiovascular disorder Hypercholesterolemia hyperlipidemia Lipid Metabolism Disorders

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27517, United States

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