Search / Trial NCT00000490

Program on Surgical Control of Hyperlipidemias (POSCH)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: The correlative evidence linking elevated cholesterol to increased risk of cardiovascular disease is incontrovertible. Animal studies have shown that significant reductions in disease in humans may be forthcoming if blood lipids are reduced from elevated levels. Beginning in the 1960s, some patients had undergone a surgical bypass procedure for hyperlipidemia. Patients were selected for surgery after dietary management had been carried out for three years. The average serum cholesterol concentrations decreased markedly and the decrease was sustained. This grant-supported clini...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Men and women, ages 30 to 64. Had one myocardial infarction. Had hyperlipoproteinemia.

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources and expertise to conduct cutting-edge studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing critical health challenges. Its robust clinical trial program emphasizes ethical standards, patient safety, and scientific rigor, contributing to the development of novel therapies and interventions that enhance medical practice and public health.

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