Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Patients With High Levels of Lipoproteins

Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Hyperlipoproteinemic Patients

Researchers plan to study the fat-rich particles, called lipoproteins, which circulate in the blood. This study is designed to improve understanding of normal, as well as abnormal, lipoprotein metabolism and the role it plays in the development of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

Patients participating in this study will receive injections of lipoproteins or apolipoproteins (the protein component of lipoproteins) that have been isolated and purified. These lipoproteins will be labeled with small amounts of radioactive material and sterilized before they are injected into the patient.

Patients participating in the study will be required to have blood samples taken, and provide urine samples throughout the course of the study. In addition, patient will be required to follow a specially formulated diet. Patients will be weighed throughout the course of the study....

Study Overview

Detailed Description

We propose to investigate human in vivo lipoprotein metabolism using radiolabeled apolipoproteins on plasma lipoproteins. Paired kinetic studies using dual-labeled iodinated lipoproteins and apolipoproteins are performed in healthy volunteer controls with normal lipids and subjects with dyslipidemia under controlled metabolic conditions. Studies are designed to formulate metabolic pathways in patients with undefined genetic disorders of lipid metabolism as well as in healthy volunteers to provide original insights into normal and pathologic metabolic pathways. All kinetic data is computer analyzed to provide quantitative data and facilitate direct comparison of multiple studies.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

759

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Maryland
      • Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
        • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Dsylipidemia

Description

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Subjects with new and undefined dyslipidemia-particularly familial disorders with extreme phenotypes.

Healthy normal volunteers - (18 years old or older) controls to investigate the formation of HDL for prebeta HDL.

Euthyroid.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Healthy control volunteers are initially screened for secondary causes of hyperlipidemia and are excluded if they have any clinically significant laboratory abnormality (i.e., liver disease, disease, kidney disease, endocrine disease,), chronic medical problems (i.e., hypertension, migraines, inflammatory bowel, hepatitis, HIV) or require any chronic medications (i.e., acne, asthma).

The healthy control volunteers weight must fall within the current guidelines for ideal body weight.

Pregnant women.

Unwilling to follow metabolic diet.

Allergic to iodine.

Unable to sign consent form.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Patients
Subjects with new and undefined dyslipidemia

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
No outcome. This is a disease discover protocol.
Time Frame: 5 years
Dyslipidemia
5 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Robert D Shamburek, M.D., National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 3, 1976

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 1999

First Posted (Estimated)

November 4, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

April 17, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 16, 2024

Last Verified

August 4, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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