Diet and Exercise for Elevated Risk (DEER)
Launched by STANFORD UNIVERSITY · Oct 27, 1999
Trial Information
Current as of January 15, 2025
Completed
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ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND:
The NCEP is a major public education program providing advice to physicians and the public on management and prevention of coronary heart disease. However, data supporting the advice are derived primarily from middle-aged men, with less data available for women and older individuals. Furthermore, there have been recent reports that when low saturated fat diets such as the NCEP Step One and NCEP Step Two diets, are followed, HDL-cholesterol is lowered as well as LDL-cholesterol.
DESIGN NARRATIVE:
Randomized, controlled, factorial design powered for men and women separately. On...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- • Men with with LDL-cholesterol of 125-189 mg/dL and HDL-cholesterol below or equal to 44 mg/dL, and postmenopausal women, age 45 to 64, with LDL-cholesterol of 125 to 209 mg/dL and HDL-cholesterol below or equal to 59 mg/dL.
Trial Officials
Peter Wood
Stanford University
About Stanford University
Stanford University is a prestigious academic institution renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovation in healthcare and medicine. As a clinical trial sponsor, Stanford leverages its extensive resources, including a collaborative network of world-class researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, to advance medical knowledge and improve patient care. The university is committed to conducting rigorous, ethical research that adheres to the highest standards of scientific integrity, fostering an environment where groundbreaking discoveries can translate into effective clinical applications. Through its clinical trials, Stanford aims to address critical health challenges and contribute to the development of novel therapies and treatment strategies.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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