Hyperlipidemia

This early study looks at whether taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after sleeve gastrectomy surgery helps people lose more weight and improve conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. About 42 adults with obesity will be split into two groups: one gets surgery alone, the oth…

This study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…

This study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…

This trial tests whether an AI system that flags at-risk Medicare Advantage members and suggests care actions, reviewed by a nurse, can reduce overall healthcare spending over a year. About 9,900 participants in Utah are assigned to either this AI-supported navigation or usual ca…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding enlicitide decanoate to the standard statin rosuvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol more than placebo in 975 adults with high cholesterol. Participants take the drugs or matching placebos for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see the percent change …

This early-phase study tests a new injectable drug, COR-1004, for safety and proper dosing in people with high LDL (bad) cholesterol. About 60 healthy volunteers who are not on cholesterol meds will receive a single shot of the drug or a placebo. Researchers will monitor side eff…

This study tests an experimental injection called HRS-7249 in 224 adults with hyperlipidemia (high fat levels in the blood). The goal is to see if it safely lowers triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to heart disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and r…

This study tests a health support program for 600 people with disabilities who also have chronic conditions like diabetes or obesity. The program includes weekly nutrition classes, three exercise sessions per week, and help managing chronic conditions. Researchers want to see if …

This study tests a smartphone app called MED-AD that sends reminders and tracks medication use for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. About 1,000 adults in Oman will be randomly assigned to use the app, receive daily text reminders, or get usual …

This study tests a program that helps adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol address social needs like food, housing, and transportation. About 4,800 participants will be screened during primary care visits and offered support from providers, care c…

This study tests whether portable ultrasound and blood glucose monitors can help doctors catch chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease earlier than usual. About 200 adults will use these devices or receive standard care for 6 months. The goal is to see…