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New treatment option for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Official title Familial Hypercholesterolemia Interpretive Comment - Nudging to Detection.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05614219
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Familial hypercholesterolemia is the most common inherited disease of the lipid metabolism, however it remains underdiagnosed. Only 15 % of 30.000 possible patients have been found in Denmark.
- Time commitment: about 52 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- All referred patients to the lipid clinics of Southern Denmark
- LDL-C ≥ 4 mmol/L in persons under the age of 40.
- LDL-C ≥ 5 mmol/L in persons ≥ 40 years.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy and Secondary dyslipidemia
- Dysregulated diabetes. Hba1C \< 48
- Dysregulated hypothyreosis. Elevated TSH.
- Kombined hyperlipidiemia TG \> 4 mmol/L
- Nefrotic syndrome: proteinuria \> 3 g/L and s-albumin \< 30 g/l
- Cholestasis (alcalic fosfatase \> 105 U/L and GGT \> 55 U/L) 14 days prior to LDL-C measuring
See the full eligibility criteria
- All referred patients to the lipid clinics of Southern Denmark
- LDL-C ≥ 4 mmol/L in persons under the age of 40.
- LDL-C ≥ 5 mmol/L in persons ≥ 40 years.
- Pregnancy and Secondary dyslipidemia
- Dysregulated diabetes. Hba1C \< 48
- Dysregulated hypothyreosis. Elevated TSH.
- Kombined hyperlipidiemia TG \> 4 mmol/L
- Nefrotic syndrome: proteinuria \> 3 g/L and s-albumin \< 30 g/l
- Cholestasis (alcalic fosfatase \> 105 U/L and GGT \> 55 U/L) 14 days prior to LDL-C measuring
- Pharmacological induced hyperlipidimia
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Odense, Funen, Denmark
- Odense C, Denmark
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 52 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Odense, Funen, Denmark; Odense C, Denmark. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.