Active clinical trials for "Dyslipidemias"

This is a randomized, double-blind, single-center, two-arm, placebo-controlled clinical trial that examine the effect of the consumption of a plant sterols-enriched low-fat milk. Half of the participants will consume of 1.5g of plant sterols daily as provided by two servings of the plant sterols-enriched low-fat milk product for 3 consecutive weeks, while the other half will consume placebo low-fat milk.

Much attention has been directed at the unhealthy effects of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), as an increase in their consumption has paralleled the rise obesity rates. In adults, SSBs have been shown to promote ectopic fat storage and raise plasma triglycerides compared to equivalent amounts of semi-skim (1.5%) milk, water, or diet beverages. Replacement of soda with milk had the added benefit of also reducing systolic blood pressure. While several studies have investigated the effects of SSBs on weight gain in children, no published studies have investigated their effects on lipid and lipoprotein risk factors under isocaloric conditions in metabolically at-risk adolescents, who are among the greatest consumers of SSBs. The main objective of this study is to test whether isocaloric replacement of soda with reduced fat milk will significantly improve atherogenic dyslipidemia, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, and liver function in overweight and obese adolescents who are habitual soda consumers. The investigators will test this in a 8 week randomized two period crossover trial in 30 overweight and obese adolescent males who are self-reported habitual consumers of SSBs. Participants will consume energy equivalent amounts of SSB (24oz soda containing high fructose corn syrup per day), and reduced fat milk (2% milk fat) for 3 weeks each, in random order, separated by a 2-week washout. Anthropometrics, blood pressure, and blood samples will be collected at screen and at the end of each intervention period. Plasma measurements will include LDL peak particle diameter; lipoprotein subclass concentrations; triglycerides; total, LDL, and HDL-cholesterol; apolipoproteins; glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance; high sensitivity C-reactive protein; uric acid; and liver enzymes.

The effects of consuming a sodium-bicarbonated mineral water rich in bicarbonate, sodium, chloride, lithium and silicon are studied in humans. The aim of this assay was to determine whether the consumption of this water as part of the usual diet, reduces cardiometabolic risk factors in adult men and women.

To evaluate the effects of H.E.L.P. apheresis on lipid profile, Lp(a) level, and some inflammatory adypocytokines in patients with high cardiovascular risk.

OBJECTIVES Main objective: To assess if six months of treatment with CPAP, associated with conventional treatment, improves the lipid profile of patients with dyslipidemia and mild-moderate apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSA). Secondary objectives: Determine the additional effect of CPAP on insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in patients with mild-moderate OSA. Assess the impact of CPAP treatment in reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with dyslipidemia and mild-moderate OSA. DESIGN Randomized, parallel group, non-blind, controlled clinical trial with conventional treatment. STUDY POPULATION 35-75 year old subjects, diagnosed with dyslipidemia in last six months and in stable treatment during the last month with diet, cholesterol lowering drug, and cholesterol LDL levels> 100 mg / dl in the last two successive visits clinics. Sample size. 38 patients who completed the test in each treatment arm. TREATMENT Patients will be randomized to one of the following treatment arms form: hygiene and dietary recommendations. lifestyle intervention (more strict and promotion of daily physical activity and dietary control). Treatment with positive airway pressure (CPAP). ENDPOINTS: Efficacy endpoints. Primary endpoint: LDL-cholesterol. Total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and C-reactive protein high sensitivity (hsCRP). Systemic Biomarkers: inflammatory (IL-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α), oxidative stress (8-isoprostane), endothelial damage (endothelin, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1) and Intercellular Adhesion Molecule 1 (ICAM-1)), sympathetic activity (neuropeptide Y) and appetite-regulating hormones (leptin, orexin A / hypocretin-1 and ghrelin). Fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting insulin and Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) index and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (QUICKI), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Clinical questionnaires: short-form (SF)-12, EuroQoL, Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ) and International physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ). Security endpoints. Notification of clinical adverse events. Compliance with CPAP (average hours use per day). Epworth Sleepiness Questionnaire. Development of cardiovascular events.

Statins are commonly prescribed to lower cardiovascular risk in primary and secondary prevention. Despite their well known efficacy, statin withdrawal is a common event. Even a short term statin withdrawal can have dramatic consequences on atherosclerotic plaque stability, owing to a rebound in cholesterol levels and inflammation. The effects of a short term statin withdrawal on endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) and monocyte/macrophage polarization is unknown. In this study, the investigators will explore the effects of a 5-day statin withdrawal on EPC and monocyte/macrophage polarization, together with other inflammatory biomarkers in type 2 diabetic patients. The investigators hypothesize that statin withdrawal determines a reduction in EPC levels and an inflammatory cell polarization. Patients will be randomized to continue their habitual statin regimen or to withdraw statin. At baseline and 5 days later, blood samples will be collected for experimental measures.

In order to study the effect of anthocyanins on the improvement of glucose and lipid metabolism, randomized intervention trials were conducted to compare the effects of anthocyanins on the improvement of glucose and lipid metabolism in different dose groups.To explore the best dose of anthocyanins for the prevention and treatment of anthocyanin metabolic diseases provide an important scientific basis.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of different fixed-dose combination of Viena II in treatment of hypertension and dyslipidemia.

This pilot study aims to recruit 30 adults with abdominal obesity, without major chronic disease, and test whether clinical dietary advice that is solely focused on the timing of eating (time restricted eating), has an effect on cardiometabolic health compared to standard dietary advice for cardiometabolic health, which is focused on content. The goal of this pilot study is to develop and hone dietary counseling approaches for time restricted eating for RD's in a clinical practice paradigm, and collect data on testing this intervention compared to standard dietary counseling approaches for cardiometabolic health.

The aim of this study is to compare the effect of fixed and free combination of atorvastatin/perindopril/amlodipine on blood pressure and lipid levels.