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Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Patients With High Levels of Lipoproteins

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Study NCT00001154.   Last updated on July 18, 2008.   Information provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)

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Brief Title  Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Patients With High Levels of Lipoproteins
Official Title  Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Hyperlipoproteinemic Patients
Brief Summary

Researchers plan to study the fat-rich particles, called lipoproteins, which circulate in the blood. This study is designed to improve understanding of normal, as well as abnormal, lipoprotein metabolism and the role it plays in the development of hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).

Patients participating in this study will receive injections of lipoproteins or apolipoproteins (the protein component of lipoproteins) that have been isolated and purified. These lipoproteins will be labeled with small amounts of radioactive material and sterilized before they are injected into the patient.

Patients participating in the study will be required to have blood samples taken, and provide urine samples throughout the course of the study. In addition, patient will be required to follow a specially formulated diet. Patients will be weighed throughout the course of the study.

Detailed Description

We propose to investigate human in vivo lipoprotein metabolism using either radiolabeled apolipoproteins or nonradioactive isotopically labeled amino acids. Paired kinetic studies using dual-labeled iodinated lipoproteins and apolipoproteins are performed in normal volunteers and dyslipidemic patients under controlled metabolic conditions. Additional kinetic studies are proposed in order to quantitate the kinetics of the metabolism of apolipoproteins utilizing nonradioactive isotope labeled amino acids. Studies are designed to formulate metabolic pathways in patients with defined genetic disorders of lipid metabolism as well as in healthy volunteers to provide original insights into normal and pathologic metabolic pathways. All kinetic data is computer analyzed to provide quantitative data and facilitate direct comparison of multiple studies.

Study Phase
Study Type  Observational
Study Design 
Primary Outcome Measure 
Secondary Outcome Measure 
Condition  Abetalipoproteinemia
Atherosclerosis
Healthy
Inborn Errors Lipid Metabolism
Intervention 
MEDLINE PMIDs 6520540,   3989377,   3745440
Links NIH Clinical Center Detailed Web Page This link exits the ClinicalTrials.gov site
Recruitment Information Fields
Recruitment Status  Recruiting
Enrollment  900
Start Date  March 1976
Completion Date
Eligibility Criteria 
  • INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Subjects with dyslipidemia-particularly familial disorders.

Healthy normal volunteers - (18 years old or older).

Euthyroid.

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

Healthy volunteers will be screened for secondary causes of hyperlipidemia and are excluded if they have any clinically significant laboratory abnormality (i.e., liver disease, disease, kidney disease, endocrine disease,), chronic medical problems (i.e., hypertension, migraines, inflammatory bowel, hepatitis, HIV) or require any chronic medications (i.e., acne, asthma).

The normal volunteers weight must fall within the current guidelines for ideal body weight.

Pregnant women.

Unwilling to follow metabolic diet.

Allergic to iodine.

Unable to sign consent form.

Gender Both
Ages 18 Years and older
Accepts Healthy Volunteers Yes
Contacts ††
Contact: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office     (800) 411-1222     prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov    
Contact: TTY     1-866-411-1010        
Location Countries  United States
Administrative Information Fields
NCT ID  NCT00001154
Organization ID 760051
Secondary IDs †† 76-H-0051
Study Sponsor  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborators ††
Investigators 
Information Provided By National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Verification Date January 2008
First Received Date  November 3, 1999
Last Updated Date July 18, 2008

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