Pharmacy interns take on cholesterol: a new way to fight heart disease?
NCT ID NCT07464574
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether pharmacy interns, working under supervision, can help people with heart disease lower their cholesterol. About 1,000 adults who are not meeting their LDL cholesterol goals will receive phone counseling from a student pharmacist. The goal is to see if this extra support helps more patients reach their target cholesterol levels over 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pharmacy intern counseling
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that trained pharmacy interns help more patients reach their cholesterol goals, improving heart disease management.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on process improvement, not a new drug. Results may not apply to other clinics or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CommUnityCare Health Centers
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78741, United States
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