Search / Trial NCT00000553

HDL-Atherosclerosis Treatment Study (HATS)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of December 08, 2024

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.

Trial Officials

Bruce Brown

University of Washington

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.

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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