DYSLIPIDEMIA

This study looks at 22 adults with epilepsy who have been on a modified Atkins diet for at least a year and have high cholesterol. Researchers will test whether reducing saturated fat in the diet or taking a statin can safely lower cholesterol without affecting seizure control. T…

This study looks at whether lomitapide, a drug that lowers very high cholesterol, can reduce serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people with a rare genetic condition called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). Researchers will compare heart events…

This study tests a digital care program for adults aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and at least one other chronic condition like high blood pressure or kidney disease. The program combines online tools, in-person classes, phone support, and home visits to help people bette…

This study tests whether a cookie made from Golden Rice and red betel leaf can improve blood fat levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Over 28 days, 102 adults will eat the cookies daily, and their cholesterol and triglycerides will be measured before and after. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether pharmacists can help people lower their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity will receive pharmacist-led support. The goal is to see if this approach reduces overall cardiovascular risk wi…

This study looks at whether taking a daily extract of yerba mate (a traditional South American drink) can improve health markers like weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol in overweight adults. Eighty people aged 40-65 will take either the extract or a placebo for 90 days. Researc…

This study is a review of many smaller trials that looked at what happens when people replace animal proteins (like meat, dairy, eggs) with plant proteins (like beans, nuts, seeds). The goal is to see if this simple swap can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, weigh…

This study aims to learn how people experience and think about statin side effects, then use that information to create educational materials for those newly prescribed statins. About 30 adults with risk factors for heart disease will take surveys and join interviews or focus gro…

This study looks at fat levels in the blood of adults with sickle cell disease living in the French West Indies. Researchers want to see if these fat levels are linked to complications like pain crises, strokes, or organ damage. The goal is to better understand the disease, not t…