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Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy substance that the liver produces and is also found in certain foods such as animal products. The body uses cholesterol to produce hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids. There are several types of cholesterol including low density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol), high density lipoproteins (good cholesterol), very low density lipoproteins, and triglycerides.

Excessive levels of cholesterol create a thick hard deposit called plaque that narrows the arteries and constricts the blood flow to the heart. Over time, this can lead to hardening of the arteries, atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart disease. Diet, weight, exercise, age, gender, diabetes, genetics, medications and certain medical conditions can all affect cholesterol levels in the body.

High cholesterol can increase the risk of other conditions such as:

• Coronary heart disease
• Stroke
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure

Sorry, Stamford Therapeutics Consortium is not currently conducting a study in this category. Please check back, as we are adding new studies all the time. You can also feel free to contact Judy Dalgin our Site Manager for more information about upcoming trials.

Judy Dalgin (Site Manager)
email: jdalgin@stctrials.com
telephone: 203-325-8529