Inherited lipid metabolism disorder
MONDO:0002525An inherited metabolic disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency, resulting in an inability to oxidize fatty acids for energy production.
Also known as: disorder of lipid metabolism, dyslipidaemia, dyslipidemia, lipid metabolism disorder, fatty acid metabolism disorder
644 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 201 tagged with Inherited lipid metabolism disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Inherited lipid metabolism disorder
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Lysosomal lipid storage disorder 2 trials · 192 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Sphingolipidosis 6 trials · 166 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebral lipidosis with dementia 0 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 6 trials · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Xanthomatosis 2 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neutral lipid storage disease 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Triglyceride storage disease 0 trials Sub-types →
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Familial hyperlipidemia 8 trials · 130 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Familial hypercholesterolemia 58 trials · 94 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperlipidemia, familial combined, LPL related 22 trials
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency 6 trials
- Hyperlipoproteinemia type 3 4 trials
- Hyperlipoproteinemia type V 2 trials
- Cholesterol-ester transfer protein deficiency 0 trials
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency 0 trials
- Hyperlipidemia due to hepatic triglyceride lipase deficiency 0 trials
- Hyperlipidemia, combined, 2 0 trials
- Hyperlipoproteinemia, type 1D 0 trials
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Syndromic dyslipidemia 0 trials · 73 incl. sub-types
29 sub-types
- CHILD syndrome 37 trials
- Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome 6 trials
- Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis 6 trials
- Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency 6 trials
- Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Barth syndrome 5 trials
- Mevalonate kinase deficiency 3 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- GM1 gangliosidosis type 1 3 trials
- Sjogren-Larsson syndrome 3 trials
- Nephrotic syndrome 14 3 trials
- Apparent mineralocorticoid excess 1 trial
- Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 8 northern epilepsy variant 1 trial
- Peroxisome biogenesis disorder due to PEX5 defect in the PEX7-binding domain 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata type 1 1 trial
- CHIME syndrome 0 trials
- Krabbe disease due to saposin A deficiency 0 trials
- PHARC syndrome 0 trials
- Autosomal recessive complex spastic paraplegia due to kennedy pathway dysfunction 0 trials
- Congenital ichthyosis-intellectual disability-spastic quadriplegia syndrome 0 trials
- Familial apolipoprotein C-II deficiency 0 trials
- Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration 0 trials
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia 39 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hyperlipoproteinemia, type 1D 0 trials
- Hyperphosphatasia-intellectual disability syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Intellectual disability, autosomal recessive 53 0 trials
- Lipoprotein glomerulopathy 0 trials
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 2 0 trials
- Sea-blue histiocyte syndrome 0 trials
- Sitosterolemia 0 trials Sub-types →
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Sterol metabolism disorder 0 trials · 60 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Sterol biosynthesis disorder 0 trials · 45 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cholesterol metabolism disease 3 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inborn disorder of bile acid synthesis 2 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Recessive X-linked ichthyosis 2 trials Sub-types →
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Steroid inherited metabolic disorder 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 36 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital bile acid synthesis defect 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Apparent mineralocorticoid excess 1 trial
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Inherited fatty acid metabolism disorder 7 trials · 21 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Disorder of fatty acid oxidation and ketogenesis 1 trial · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carnitine palmitoyl transferase 1A deficiency 1 trial
- Inherited lipoic acid biosynthesis defect 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Disorder of phospholipids, sphingolipids and fatty acids biosynthesis 0 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
17 sub-types
- Barth syndrome 5 trials
- Sjogren-Larsson syndrome 3 trials
- Nephrotic syndrome 14 3 trials
- Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 1 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neutral lipid storage disease 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- 3-methylglutaconic aciduria with deafness, encephalopathy, and Leigh-like syndrome 0 trials
- GM3 synthase deficiency 0 trials
- PHARC syndrome 0 trials
- Sengers syndrome 0 trials
- Autosomal recessive complex spastic paraplegia due to kennedy pathway dysfunction 0 trials
- Congenital ichthyosis-intellectual disability-spastic quadriplegia syndrome 0 trials
- Fatty acid hydroxylase-associated neurodegeneration 0 trials
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia 39 0 trials Sub-types →
- Megaconial type congenital muscular dystrophy 0 trials
- Progressive encephalopathy with leukodystrophy due to DECR deficiency 0 trials
- Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 8 0 trials
- Spinocerebellar ataxia type 38 0 trials
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Hypolipoproteinemia 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hypobetalipoproteinemia 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Norum disease 2 trials
- Tangier disease 0 trials
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Glucocorticoid resistance 3 trials
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2 sub-types
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CYP7B1-related disorder of oxysterol accumulation 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia 5A 2 trials
- Congenital bile acid synthesis defect 3 0 trials
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Disorder of plasmalogens biosynthesis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata 2 trials Sub-types →
- Acyl-CoA binding domain containing protein 5 deficiency 1 trial
- Alkylglycerone-phosphate synthase deficiency 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Glyceronephosphate O-acyltransferase deficiency 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fatty acyl-CoA reductase defects 0 trials Sub-types →
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Inborn disorder of ketolysis 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Cortisone reductase deficiency 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Cortisone reductase deficiency 1 0 trials
- Cortisone reductase deficiency 2 0 trials
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8 sub-types
- CHIME syndrome 0 trials
- GM3 synthase deficiency 0 trials
- Hypercoagulability syndrome due to glycosylphosphatidylinositol deficiency 0 trials
- Hyperphosphatasia-intellectual disability syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Intellectual disability, autosomal recessive 53 0 trials
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 1 0 trials
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 2 0 trials
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 3 0 trials
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Lipoid proteinosis 0 trials
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2 sub-types
- Combined pancreatic lipase-colipase deficiency 0 trials
- Pancreatic colipase deficiency 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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AI Doctor's helper: could a smart system improve heart and diabetes care?
Disease control OngoingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help community doctors better manage patients who have high blood pressure along with diabetes or high cholesterol. About 6,800 adults will be split into two groups: one where doctors use the AI tool to guide…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to crush bad cholesterol
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a new drug called AZD0780 to the common statin rosuvastatin can lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol more than rosuvastatin alone. About 76 adults with high cholesterol will take either AZD0780 or a placebo pill, plus rosuvastatin, for 12 weeks. Neither par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests video coaching to help older adults shed pounds and prevent disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a video-based healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 50 to 74 who are overweight and have conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure. Participants use a tablet, scale, and activity tracker at home, and some get extra support from a co…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help control high cholesterol – study underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called AZD0780 in 432 adults with high LDL cholesterol (dyslipidaemia). Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for up to 52 weeks to see if it safely lowers cholesterol. The goal is to manage the condition, not cure it, as ongoing…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection targets hidden heart risk in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a single dose of BSA204, an experimental injection, in 40 Chinese adults with borderline high lipoprotein(a) – a fatty substance linked to heart disease. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also measuring changes in cholesterol le…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bisirna Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Milk fats tested as natural cholesterol fix
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a daily dose of milk polar lipids (a type of fat found in milk) can improve cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and support gut health in adults with high cholesterol and abdominal obesity. Researchers will measure changes in blood fats and other …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cholesterol drug enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called AZD1705 in adults with high cholesterol (dyslipidemia). The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. About 98 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. This research helps determine if th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug turn back the biological clock in HIV?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study investigates whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can reverse biological aging in people with HIV who are virally suppressed and have obesity. Participants receive tirzepatide for 25 weeks after a diet program. Researchers measure epigenetic a…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mango a day keeps prediabetes at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango daily for 12 weeks can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in people with prediabetes. Thirty-one participants will eat mango for 12 weeks, then take a break, and then avoid mango for another 12 weeks. Researc…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to tackle heart disease in pasifika populations
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a 3-month lifestyle program called the PILI Pasifika Program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults who are overweight or have conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. The program includes group lessons on healthy eating and physical activity, pl…
Sponsor: University of Hawaii • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Yerba mate extract tested for metabolic boost in overweight adults
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether taking a yerba mate extract can help improve health markers in overweight adults. Eighty people aged 40-65 will take either the extract or a placebo for 90 days. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation to …
Sponsor: Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: 10-week program targets diabetes and high blood pressure in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether 10 weeks of regular exercise (on land or in water) can lower blood sugar and blood pressure in people aged 60 and older who have several health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. 63 volunteers will be split into two exercise …
Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a lifestyle clinic help people with obesity? large trial launches
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests a 12-month lifestyle medicine program for 1000 adults with obesity and related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Participants get regular visits with a dietitian and a doctor, plus optional behavioral health support. The goal is to see if the progr…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Diet or drugs? new study tests if fasting beats pills for fatty liver disease
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a Mediterranean diet combined with intermittent fasting can reduce liver scarring (fibrosis) better than the weight-loss medication naltrexone/bupropion. About 70 adults with overweight or obesity and heart or metabolic risks (like type 2 diabetes or high…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Carmen Dietvorst • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Nurse-Led teams may cut hospital returns for patients with multiple illnesses
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a nurse practitioner-led team can improve care for adults with two or more chronic conditions like heart failure, diabetes, or kidney disease. Participants are randomly assigned to either the nurse-led team or usual care. The team reviews medications to e…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heart attack prevention hope for rare cholesterol disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 73 adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic disorder causing extremely high cholesterol and early heart disease. Researchers will compare major cardiovascular events (like heart attacks and strokes) during the first three years…
Sponsor: Fondazione SISA (Societa Italiana per lo Studio della Arteriosclerosi) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Teen artery stiffness study tests carnitine supplement for heart health
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a protein supplement called carnitine can reduce hardening of the arteries in teenagers at high risk for future heart disease. About 90 teens aged 11-21 with high triglycerides will take carnitine or a placebo. Researchers will measure artery stiffness…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart stent patients: which statin combo keeps cholesterol lower longer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two high-dose statin/ezetimibe combinations (rosuvastatin/ezetimibe vs. atorvastatin/ezetimibe) in 200 adults who have received a drug-eluting stent for coronary artery disease. The goal is to see which combo better maintains LDL cholesterol below 55 mg/dL ove…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a statin and diet tweak protect hearts of epilepsy patients on High-Fat diets?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a statin drug (atorvastatin) and swapping some saturated fats for healthier ones can safely lower cholesterol in adults with epilepsy who have been on a modified Atkins diet for at least a year. The diet helps control seizures but can raise cholesterol…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can a digital coach help you avoid heart disease? new study aims to find out
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study is testing a digital health platform called STELA that creates personalized lifestyle plans to reduce risk factors for heart disease, like obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. About 100 adults without existing heart disease will use the platform for a yea…
Sponsor: Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi a.s. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Ancient chinese herb berberine tested to stop heart disease and diabetes in its tracks
Prevention OngoingThis large, phase 4 trial is testing whether berberine, a natural compound, can prevent heart disease and diabetes in over 2,000 high-risk adults in China. Participants take berberine or a placebo twice daily, plus receive lifestyle advice. The study tracks blood sugar and heart …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Hospital patients get a game plan to beat bedrest
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if making physical activity into a game could help older hospital patients move more. Participants would have received daily text messages, set step goals, earned points, and worn a Fitbit to track their steps. The study was withdrawn before any patients w…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Massive korean study maps the overlap of heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study examines health data from about 800,000 Korean adults to see how often conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and fatty liver occur together. Researchers will analyze national survey and insurance records from 2013 to 2023. No …
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create a 'Lipid Library' to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a collection of blood samples and health information from 250 adults with very high or very low cholesterol or related lipid problems. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and biological causes of these extreme lipid disord…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Muscle's secret Fat-Burning signals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how exercise changes the signals muscles send to the rest of the body, especially those that help burn fat. Researchers will compare obese, lean, and athletic participants to find proteins or genetic codes released from muscle during exercise. The goal is to b…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Big data takes on heart disease: can a toolbox of info boost statin use?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a 'toolbox' of educational materials—including report cards for doctors, patient handouts, and an online decision aid—can increase the use of cholesterol-lowering statins in communities with high rates of heart disease. Researchers will track prescription…
Sponsor: Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New registry aims to unravel mysteries of statin side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry is following 1,000 people who have trouble tolerating statins, a common cholesterol-lowering drug. Researchers will track how often treatments are changed, cholesterol levels, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand this condition and improve…
Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Soy showdown: does tofu lower cholesterol as well as soy protein powder?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews past clinical trials to see if different soy foods (like tofu, tempeh, and soy drinks) lower cholesterol as effectively as isolated soy protein. The goal is to help update dietary guidelines and health claims. No new participants are being enrolled; the researc…
Sponsor: John Sievenpiper • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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3,000 haitians join Long-Term heart health study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to learn how common heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking are, and how they lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other heart problems. Researchers will track participants for about…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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120,000-Person study hopes to crack the code of chronic illness
Knowledge-focused PausedThis observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Scientists investigate link between blood fats and sickle cell crises
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different types of fats in the blood (like cholesterol) are linked to complications in adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers will follow 116 participants from the French Caribbean islands to track their fat levels over time and during acute events l…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Plant protein swap may cut heart & diabetes risk – but how much?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a review of many smaller trials that looked at what happens when people replace animal protein (like meat, dairy, eggs) with plant protein (like beans, nuts, seeds). The goal is to see if this simple swap can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, weight,…
Sponsor: John Sievenpiper • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can better education ease statin side effect worries?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to develop and test educational content that explains statin side effects, including placebo and nocebo effects. Researchers will gather feedback from 30 adults with cardiovascular risk factors through surveys and interviews. The goal is to see if this content is …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:45 UTC
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Fish oil and exercise combo study for obesity inflammation pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study aimed to see if taking fish oil supplements could improve gut bacteria and make exercise more effective at reducing inflammation in people with obesity. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results or conclusions are available.
Sponsor: Texas Tech University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:45 UTC