Search / Trial NCT00001204

Cardiovascular Evaluation of Patients With High Cholesterol and Normal Volunteers

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Dyslipoproteinemia Hypercholesterolemia Atherosclerosis Natural History

Description

Familial hypercholesterolemia is an autosomal co-dominant disorder resulting in abnormal LDL receptor function, profoundly elevated concentrations of low density lipoproteins, accelerated atherosclerosis and death by early adulthood. This disease is heterogeneous in both the degree of LDL receptor dysfunction as well as the age of death. Liver transplantation has been demonstrated to virtually normalize plasma lipoprotein concentrations in homozygous FH and the recent cloning of a functional LDL receptor gene holds promise in the definitive treatment of this condition. We propose performing...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • * INCLUSION CRITERIA:
  • Fasting cholesterol greater than 500 mg/dl, low density lipoprotein cholesterol greater than 400 mg/dl, and triglycerides less than mg/dl.
  • Family history of hypercholesterolemia and/or cardiovascular disease before the age of 60 years.
  • Tendinous and tuberous xanthomas.
  • Arcus corneae before the age of 30.

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.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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