Study of bempedoic acid for lowering cholesterol
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a drug called bempedoic acid to see if it can safely help lower cholesterol in adults. It may be an option if you have high cholesterol and need a different treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You agree to use reliable birth control from the start of the study until 30 days after your last dose, and you will not donate sperm or eggs.
- You do not have a known allergy to any ingredient in the study drug.
- Your fasting triglycerides (a type of fat in your blood) are below 500 mg/dL.
- You have not had cancer, drug or alcohol abuse, or taken other study drugs in the last 3 months.
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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