Policosanol and exercise for healthy cholesterol
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a natural supplement called policosanol, combined with an exercise program, can improve cholesterol and fitness levels better than exercise alone. It is for people with higher-than-normal cholesterol who are not already regular exercisers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 25 and 59 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- A recent blood test (within 3 months) shows high cholesterol or high triglycerides, but you are not taking medication for it.
- You are not regularly active (fewer than 3 exercise sessions or less than 150 minutes of exercise per week).
- You are generally healthy and can safely do aerobic and strength exercises.
- You have not taken cholesterol-lowering medications or certain supplements (like fish oil or red yeast rice) in the past 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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