An Adapted Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet, Phytosterols and Krill Oil in Familial Hypercholester… (NCT06331195) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Adapted Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet, Phytosterols and Krill Oil in Familial Hypercholesterolemia (DICA-FH)
Brazil300 participantsStarted 2024-10-23
Plain-language summary
The main objective of this randomized clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of the adapted Brazilian Cardioprotective Diet (DICA Br) supplemented or not with phytosterols and/or krill oil in patients with a probable or definitive diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) according to the the Dutch Lipid Clinic Network (Dutch MEDPED) criteria. In addition, the following will be considered secondary objectives: to perform participants´ whole genome sequencing (WGS); to evaluate the effects of the interventions on lipid profile biomarkers; to evaluate the frequency of mild, moderate and severe adverse events according to study groups; and to evaluate adherence rates according to study groups. In this study, 300 individuals will be randomly enrolled into four groups: 1) DICA Br adapted to the FH context (DICA-FH) + phytosterol placebo + krill oil placebo (control group); 2) DICA-FH + 2g/day of phytosterol + krill oil placebo; 3) DICA-FH + phytosterol placebo + 2g/day of krill oil; and 4) DICA-FH + 2g/day of phytosterol + 2g/day of krill oil. Primary outcomes will be LDL-cholesterol for groups phytosterol vs. placebo and lipoprotein(a) for groups krill oil vs. placebo after 120 days of follow up.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥16 years;
* Definitive (certainty) or probable diagnosis of FH by the Dutch MEDPED criteria;
* Using one of the following treatment regimens for ≥6 weeks according to age:
\>= 20 years -\> simvastatin 40 mg; lovastatin 40 mg; pravastatin 80 mg; atorvastatin 20 mg; rosuvastatin 10 mg; pitavastatin 4 mg; fluvastatin 80 mg; atorvastatin 40- 80 mg; rosuvastatin 20 - 40 mg; atorvastatin 40 - 80 mg + ezetimibe 10mg; rosuvastatin 20 - 40 mg + ezetimibe 10mg; or simvastatin 40mg + ezetimibe 10mg.
16 to 19 years -\> simvastatin 10 - 40 mg; lovastatin 10 - 40 mg; pravastatin 10 - 40 mg; atorvastatin 10 - 40 mg; rosuvastatin 5 - 40 mg; cholestyramine 4 to 16 mg; ezetimibe 10mg (in combination with statin).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a "possible" FH result according to the Dutch MEDPED criteria;
* TG ≥ 500mg/dL up to 6 months before screening for the study;
* Diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia due to a secondary cause recorded in the medical record;
* Food allergies (foods, dyes, preservatives);
* Contraindication to the use of phytosterols (for example: diagnosis of sitosterolemia);
* HIV positive on treatment with detectable viral load or AIDS;
* Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune diseases;
* Known liver disease, chronic kidney disease on dialysis or pancreatitis (acute and chronic);
* Cancer being treated or life expectancy \< 6 months;
* Episode of acute coronary syndrome in the last 60 days;
* Chemical dependency/alcoholism;
* Chronic use of anti-inf…
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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