Screening kids for inherited high cholesterol
Treatments studied
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks children for a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol from a young age. If found early, steps can be taken to lower heart disease risk later in life.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 18 years old
- Your child has not eaten anything for at least 8 hours before the test
- You and your child agree to take part and sign a consent form
- Your child does not already have known inherited high cholesterol
- Your child does not have recently diagnosed diabetes, severe underactive thyroid, kidney disease with swelling, or active cancer treatment
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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