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Simple blood test could spot hidden heart risk in kids

NCT ID NCT06555120

Diagnosis Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to screen 300 children aged 2 to 18 for familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol and greatly increases heart disease risk in adulthood. A small blood sample is taken after fasting to measure cholesterol levels. The goal is to find undiagnosed cases early so that lifestyle changes and simple medications can prevent future heart problems.

What this could mean

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Active substance
blood sample
What this could lead to
If successful, this screening approach could identify many more children with familial hypercholesterolemia early, allowing treatment that may prevent heart attacks and save lives in adulthood.
What could go wrong
This is an observational screening study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that widespread screening is feasible or cost-effective, and some families may not participate.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 2 and 18 years * Minimum 8-hour fasting * Parents and children with signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known familial hypercholesterolemia * Diabetes less than one month old * Profound hypothyroidism * Acute nephrotic syndrome * cancer under treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hypercholesterolemia hypercholesterolemia, familial, 1 Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hypercholesterolemia, familial

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU Amiens

    RECRUITING

    Amiens, 80480, France

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