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This study tested whether the drug RDX-002 can lower high blood fat levels in people who recently stopped taking weight-loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide. Sixty-eight adults who had lost at least 10% of their body weight on those drugs took either RDX-002 or a plac…

This study tested whether a special extract from plants (phytosterols and phytostanols) can help lower cholesterol levels in adults with high cholesterol. 42 people took either the extract or a placebo for a period of time. The main goal was to see if the extract could reduce tot…

This study looks at whether a motivational interview—a 20-40 minute phone or video chat—can help people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) get their cholesterol checked and talk to family about screening. About 300 people with suspected or confirmed FH will be randomly assig…

This completed trial tested two ways of reminding doctors to prescribe statins to patients who need them. Over 3,300 patients were included. One reminder popped up and required action, while the other was less intrusive. The goal was to see which method works better without overw…

This study tested whether a whole-food plant-based diet, compared to a standard North American diet, can lower LDL cholesterol in 50 adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Participants followed each diet for 28 days in a crossover design. Researchers also …