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
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Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States