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Clinical Trial: Sitosterolemia Extension Study
This study is no longer recruiting patients.
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Purpose
This is an extension study for patients having unusually high absorption of non-cholesterol sterols, resulting in heart-related diseases. This study will evaluate the long term safety and the ability to lower cholesterol levels with an investigational drug.
| Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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| Lipid Metabolism, Inborn Errors Heart Disease | | Phase II Phase III |
MedlinePlus related topics: Genetic Disorders; Heart Diseases; Heart Diseases--Prevention; Metabolic Disorders
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Safety Study
Eligibility
Ages Eligible for Study: 10 Years and above, Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with elevated sitosterol levels while taking current medication
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient has a condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, might pose a risk to the patient, interfere with participation in the study, or does not meet the additional criteria as required by the study.
More Information
Record last reviewed: September 2004
Last Updated: October 13, 2004
Record first received: September 23, 2004
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00092820
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-04-08
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov
Cache Date: April 9, 2005
Resources
- 20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Clearinghouse, AHRQ, OPHS, HHS)
- Como proteger a usted y a su familia de los errores médicos (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Clearinghouse, AHRQ, OPHS, HHS)

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