Search / Trial NCT00000477

Cholesterol Reduction in Seniors Program (CRISP)

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 05, 2024

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

BACKGROUND:

Circulating levels of cholesterol, specifically cholesterol associated with the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction, have been established by observational epidemiologic studies and by metabolic, pathologic, genetic studies in humans and selected animal models, and by randomized clinical trials as a major etiologic factor in coronary heart disease. The ratio between the percent reduction in coronary heart disease incidence and the percent reduction in cholesterol levels associated with treatment in randomized trials, approximately 2:1, is almost exactly that predicted by num...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, ages 65 and older, with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels between 159 and 221 mg/dl at entry.

Trial Officials

William Applegate

University of Tennessee

John Crouse

Bowman Gray School of Medicine

Donald Hunninghake

University of Minnesota

Robert Knopp

University of Washington

John LaRosa

George Washington University

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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