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Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Patients With High Levels of Lipoproteins
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC), January 2009
First Received: November 3, 1999   Last Updated: January 24, 2009   History of Changes
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Information provided by: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001154
  Purpose

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.


Condition
Abetalipoproteinemia
Atherosclerosis
Healthy
Inborn Errors Lipid Metabolism

Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Lipoprotein Metabolism in Normal Volunteers and Hyperlipoproteinemic Patients

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Further study details as provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):

Estimated Enrollment: 900
Study Start Date: March 1976
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.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
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.

  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00001154

Contacts
Contact: Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office (800) 411-1222 prpl@mail.cc.nih.gov
Contact: TTY 1-866-411-1010

Locations
United States, Maryland
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike Recruiting
Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

Additional Information:
Publications:
Study ID Numbers: 760051, 76-H-0051
Study First Received: November 3, 1999
Last Updated: January 24, 2009
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001154     History of Changes
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC):
Cholesterol
Apolipoproteins
Kinetics

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Atherosclerosis
Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Hypolipoproteinemias
Arteriosclerosis
Abetalipoproteinemia
Hypobetalipoproteinemias
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Cardiovascular Diseases
Dyslipidemias
Lipid Metabolism Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on November 30, 2009