Studies available for: High Cholesterol

See a study that interests you? Contact that study's coordinator for more information on how to participate.


Study Information:
Century Health Study
Houston, Tx
University of Texas Medical School
The Century Health Study is a collaboration between UT Medical School and Memorial Hermann Hospital looking at advanced treatment for patients with documented heart disease and those who have multiple risk factors for heart disease. It is a randomized 5 year study testing two strategies for treating heart disease. One study group will be scheduled for dietary and lifestyle assessments once a year throughout the study, the other group will be scheduled for dietary and lifestyle counseling 5 times during the first year and twice a year thereafter. Patients who are referred for a nuclear stress test may qualify for the study. All patients will undergo a cardiac PET scan at the first visit, at 2 and 5 years and basic chemistry and cholesterol levels will be drawn. At every visit, study participants will see a study nurse, cardiologist, and a dietician. The visits, testing, counseling, and lab work are provided at no cost to the participant. This program is meant to support and not to subs
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HSC-MS-08-0312
Weatherhead Foundation
Subject Information:
40 years of age and above
Inclusion criteria: Multiple cardiovascular risk factors such as current or recent smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, positive family history of heart disease less than 60 years of age; body mass index of 35 or less; calcium score of >400; History of coronary artery bypass surgery; coronary angioplasty and/or stent procedure; documented heart disease; chest pain symptoms. No history of liver disease or kidney disease
Study Coordinator(s) Information:
Catey Carter, RN
catharine.v.carter@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-5200
ms.century@uth.tmc.edu
713-500-5200
Principal Investigator Information:
Stefano Sdringola, MD