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THIS STUDY FOR ELEVATED LIPOPROTEIN (A)
This is a study to investigate the effect of an investigational medicine on the Reduction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults with Elevated Lipoprotein(a) in adults.
Study Location(s): Bowling Green, KY
High levels of lipoprotein (a) increase your likelihood of having a heart attack, a stroke, and aortic stenosis, especially if you have familial hypercholesterolemia or signs of coronary heart disease.
Cholesterol travels through the blood on lipoproteins, which are made of protein and fat. Lipoproteins include low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a), pronounced “L-P-little-A”).
High Lp(a) levels increase your likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke, especially if you have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) or signs of coronary heart disease. High Lp(a) can also lead to narrowing of the aortic valve, called aortic stenosis, because of its role in inflammation. Chronic inflammation leads to calcium build up on the valve, causing stiffness. This can result in reduced blood flow if the valve is unable to open completely. (source: CDC)
There is no cost to participate. Volunteers receive no cost investigational medicine and no cost health exams. No insurance needed. Time and travel compensation up to $2150 may be available.