New study screens newborns for inherited high cholesterol

NCT ID NCT07470723

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study aims to identify familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition causing high cholesterol, in newborns. Researchers will collect cheek swabs from parents and blood samples from babies over 2 years. The goal is to better understand how to detect FH early in life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    RECRUITING

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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