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Collaborative Approach to Reach Everyone With Familial Hypercholesterolemia (CARE-FH)

Launched by GEISINGER CLINIC · Mar 8, 2022

Trial Information

Current as of June 26, 2025

Enrolling by invitation

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic disorder (prevalence 1 in 250) that requires lifelong sustained medical care. Evidence-based guidelines for screening and treatment for FH exist. These include universal screening of children ages 9-11, of adolescents ages 18-20, and of adults ages 40 and above; approved diagnostic tools including lipid panels and genetic testing; and recommendations for initiation of lipid lowering medication. FH diagnosis is currently made too late in life, often after a premature heart attack has occurred creating a care gap that results in excess ca...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Primary care clinicians (pediatrician, community medicine, internal medicine) in the Geisinger Healthcare System
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • None

About Geisinger Clinic

Geisinger Clinic is a leading healthcare organization based in Pennsylvania, recognized for its commitment to innovative patient care and research. As a clinical trial sponsor, Geisinger Clinic integrates cutting-edge medical research with a focus on improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices. The organization leverages its extensive electronic health record system and diverse patient population to facilitate comprehensive clinical studies that advance medical knowledge and enhance therapeutic options. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community engagement, Geisinger Clinic aims to translate research findings into practical solutions that benefit patients and the healthcare system as a whole.

Locations

Multiple Locations, Pennsylvania, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Laney K Jones, PharmD, MPH

Principal Investigator

Geisinger Clinic

Samuel S Gidding, MD

Principal Investigator

Geisinger Clinic

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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