Capturing heart health with a fat-blocking supplement
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a natural supplement (polyglucosamine) that may help reduce fat absorption, aiming to prevent heart disease and stroke. It is for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol who also have early signs of artery thickening.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 26 and 35.
- You have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol, and have been on stable medication for at least 6 months.
- Your carotid artery (neck artery) wall thickness is greater than 1.00 mm (measured by ultrasound).
- You are not taking certain medications like GLP-1 agonists, fosinopril, or acarbose, and you are not allergic to shellfish.
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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