Lipoprotein Interactions and Platelet Function in Healthy Individuals and Those With Lipid Disorders
Recruiting · NCT06747000 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: The Miriam Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
This study looks at how lipoproteins, which are particles in the blood that transport cholesterol, influence heart and blood vessel health. Beyond just their levels, the way these particles function plays a key role in preventing or contributing to disease. In some conditions, like high cholesterol or diabetes, lipoproteins may not work properly, increasing the risk of clogged arteries and other complications. The investigators aim to study these changes in people with lipid disorders to better understand their impact on blood health and to find new ways to prevent and treat heart disease.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- Healthy volunteers
- Abnormalities in lipid panels
- Able to provide informed consent
- Between the age of 18 and 69
Exclusion criteria
- Drug or alcohol abuse within 6 months or significant mental/psychological impairment
- Current smokers
- Subjects with known bleeding disorders (for example, hemophilia)
- Subjects requiring regular transfusions for any reason
- No ethnic/racial groups will be excluded
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- Brown University Health Lipid Clinic - East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
- Cardiovascular Research Center - Providence, Rhode Island, United States