Protein and Phospholipid Analysis of HDL in Patients With Very High Serum Levels of HDL-C

March 30, 2017 updated by: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the single leading cause of death in the United States . Serum Cholesterol is known to have a direct impact on a number of human diseases through a variety of mechanisms. This is particularly true of cardiovascular disease. Measurement and manipulation of serum cholesterol has become a primary focus of primary care physicians and cardiologists when attempting to reduce risk of heart disease.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

Clinical investigations have shown that lowering the "total serum cholesterol" levels result in a significant reduction of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions . Thus, interventions to lower the "total serum cholesterol" are commonly employed by medical professionals - this includes behavioral modifications (exercise, dieting, and weight loss) and pharmacological interventions.

Investigation has shown that clinical outcomes do not only rely on "total serum cholesterol". "Total serum cholesterol" is comprised of multiple subtypes - most notable are "HDL Cholesterol" and "LDL cholesterol". Analysis of the data has shown that high levels of LDL cholesterol predict higher rates of cardiovascular events, while high levels of HDL cholesterol are actually predictive of significantly less cardiovascular events. These effects are independent of other cardiovascular risk factors .

The mechanism by which LDL cholesterol results in heart disease has been intensely investigated and elucidated. Numerous drugs are now approved and utilized by physicians to lower the LDL cholesterol of patients to prevent primary and secondary cardiovascular disease.

Epidemiological data show that low levels of HDL-C place individuals at higher risk for coronary artery disease while high levels of HDL-C actually decrease an individual's risk . The mechanism behind this risk reduction remains unclear and is likely multi-factorial. Furthermore, some data suggests that while HDL-C is important in risk reduction, it is not necessarily the measured serum level of HDL-C, but also the composition, oxidation state, metabolism of the HDL-C that determines an individual's cardiac risk . Understanding of this mechanism could lead to potential therapeutic targets as well as clinically relevant diagnostic testing.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

19

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

  • United States
    • Tennessee
      • Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
        • Vanderbilt University Medical 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 and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with HDL above 100 mg/dl and with personal or family history of early atherosclerosis

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 years.
  • Serum HDL-C > 100 mg/dL.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Significant history of smoking.
  • Diabetes Mellitus.
  • Severe hypertension.
  • Age > 65 years

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Identification of protein or phospholipid signature suggestive of dysfunctional HDL
Time Frame: 2013-2016
2013-2016

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sergio Fazio, MD, PhD, Vanderbilt University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2005

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 3, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

November 3, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 4, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 4, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

September 5, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 4, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 30, 2017

Last Verified

March 1, 2017

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 050806

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