HDL-Atherosclerosis Treatment Study (HATS)
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of May 11, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
More than one-third of patients with coronary disease have "low" high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLc) levels (less than 35 mg/dl; United States 20th percentile) and "normal" low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) (less than 145; United States mean), a group for whom current treatment guidelines are not based on clinical trial data. Low HDLc levels are strong, independent predictors of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular mortality risk, equally so for both men and women. This high coronary artery disease risk may be due to an imbalance between delivery of choles...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Men and women with low HDL cholesterol, with at least one 50% stenotic coronary lesion or three 30% stenotic coronary lesions. Women range in age from 35 to less than 68 and men from 35 to less than 63.
About University Of Washington
The University of Washington (UW) is a leading academic institution renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a robust network of interdisciplinary teams, UW fosters collaboration among top-tier researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, aiming to translate scientific discoveries into impactful treatments and interventions. The university is dedicated to ethical research practices and participant safety, ensuring rigorous adherence to regulatory standards in all clinical trials. Through its state-of-the-art facilities and extensive expertise, UW strives to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes on a local and global scale.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Bruce Brown
University of Washington
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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