Phone Check-Ins and home tests slash cholesterol in new study
NCT ID NCT01212159
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether checking your own cholesterol at home and reporting results by phone helps lower LDL (bad cholesterol) more than standard doctor visits. 70 adults with high LDL took part. The idea was that frequent monitoring would improve medication adherence and help more people reach their LDL goal.
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Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States
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