Rare cholesterol disease study aims to detect heart risks early

NCT ID NCT00001204

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looks at people with a rare inherited condition that causes extremely high cholesterol and early heart disease. Researchers used special tests to measure artery hardening before it becomes life-threatening. The goal was to gather information to help develop future treatments like gene therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States