Cholesterol self-testing after a heart attack
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if people who recently had a heart attack can use a home cholesterol test to check if their LDL cholesterol is on target. The goal is to help you manage your cholesterol better and lower your risk of another heart problem.
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Who can take part
- You had a heart attack or unstable angina (acute coronary syndrome) in the last 6 months.
- Your LDL cholesterol is not yet at your doctor's target level.
- You are willing to do finger-prick cholesterol tests at home.
- You agree to possibly take more cholesterol-lowering medicine if needed.
- You are not pregnant or planning pregnancy, and if pre-menopausal, use birth control.
- You have not taken any experimental drugs in the last 30 days.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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