New study links common blood fat to faster heart valve damage
NCT ID NCT06648915
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 364 people with mild to moderate aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) to see if those with high levels of lipoprotein(a) — a type of fat in the blood — have faster disease progression than those with low levels. Participants are observed over time using heart ultrasounds and tracking heart events. The goal is to better understand how this blood fat affects valve disease, which could guide future treatments.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for AORTIC VALVE STENOSIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Asan Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea