DYSLIPIDEMIAS

This study looks at whether a protein supplement called carnitine can reduce hardening of the arteries in teenagers at high risk for heart disease. About 90 teens aged 11-21 with high triglycerides will take carnitine or a placebo. The goal is to see if carnitine can improve arte…

This study looks at whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango every day for 12 weeks can help control blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation in adults with prediabetes. About 31 participants will eat mango for 12 weeks, take a break, then avoid mango for another 12 weeks so rese…

This study compares two cholesterol-lowering drug combinations (rosuvastatin/ezetimibe vs. atorvastatin/ezetimibe) in 200 adults who have received a heart stent. The goal is to see which combo better keeps LDL cholesterol below 55 mg/dL and causes fewer side effects like muscle p…

This study tests a video-based healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 50 to 74 who are overweight and have conditions like prediabetes, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Participants use a tablet and fitness tracker at home, and some get extra support from a coach by video or …

This study is testing a digital health platform called STELA that helps adults without heart disease lower their risk factors like obesity, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance. About 100 participants will get a full health check, a personalized prevention plan, and support t…

This study tests whether berberine, a natural compound, can prevent heart disease and diabetes in over 2000 adults with high cardiometabolic risk (prediabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, or existing heart disease). Participants take berberine or a placebo for one year, and res…

This study aimed to see if using wearable devices and game-like features could encourage hospital patients with heart conditions to walk more. It was designed for adults aged 50 and older admitted to medicine or cardiology floors. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…

This study tests whether using large health databases can help more people take cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Researchers are working with 500,000 people in high-risk Ontario communities to see if educational tools for patients and doctors imp…

This study follows about 3,000 adults in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for up to 7 years 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 problems. Participants give blood, stool, a…

This study reviews past clinical trials to see if soy protein from foods like tofu, tempeh, and edamame lowers cholesterol and heart disease risk as well as isolated soy protein does. Researchers will analyze data from adults in these trials to clarify which soy foods are most be…

This study was designed to see if taking fish oil before exercise could help reduce inflammation in people with obesity. Researchers planned to measure changes in blood markers and gut bacteria over 6 weeks. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, …

This study is collecting health and genetic information from 120,000 people with chronic diseases like pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers want to understand how genes, lifestyle, and other factors affect disease progression and quality …

This study follows 1,000 adults with dyslipidemia who have trouble tolerating statins. Researchers will track treatment changes, cholesterol levels, and quality of life to better understand this common condition. The goal is to improve prevention of heart disease in people who ca…