RCT for the Chinese Medicine in Treating Hypercholesterolemia (NCT06700408) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
RCT for the Chinese Medicine in Treating Hypercholesterolemia
70 participantsStarted 2027-01
Plain-language summary
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Eligible subjects will randomized into a treatment group or placebo group. They will receive either Chinese medicine granules or placebo granules for 8 weeks followed by a 4-week observation period. The primary outcome would be the percent change in Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (LDL-C) after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-80 years old, any gender;
* LDL-C level of 4.1 mmol/L or above (no statin therapy during the screening period);
* Be able to maintain a more consistent lifestyle and eating habits throughout the study;
* Have a fixed residence and are not expected to move or travel for 8 weeks;
* Voluntarily sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Taking drugs that may affect lipid metabolism (such as steroids, sleeping pills, and psychotropic drugs);
* Alcohol or drug abuse within the last 3 months;
* Known liver function or renal dysfunction;
* History of severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; or history of psychiatric illness;
* Participate in other interventional clinical trials within 3 months before the study, including drugs, supplements, medical devices, etc.;
* Known pregnant or lactating women, allergies or allergies to traditional Chinese medicine;
* Patients with known secondary hypercholesterolemia.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The percent change in Low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels