Status:

RECRUITING

Cholesterol Self-testing in Patients Post Acute Coronary Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

University of Leipzig

Conditions:

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Prevention

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The pharmacological reduction of LDL-C lowers cardiovascular risk and is therefore a priority in cardiovascular secondary prevention. The achievement of LDL-C target levels in Germany, Europe, and wor...

Detailed Description

In this randomized study, the investigators aim to investigate whether additional self-monitoring of cholesterol values by patients leads to more effective LDL reduction and quicker achievement of the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Patients with acute coronary syndrome in the last 6 months and not having reached the LDL target value
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion

  • Persons unable to understand the study
  • Persons unable or unwilling to perform self-measurements
  • Persons unable or unwilling to undergo additional cholesterol-lowering therapy to reach the LDL target
  • Pre-menopausal women without contraception
  • Use of experimental drugs or investigational products within 30 days prior to screening
  • Employees or contractors of the institution conducting the study or family members of the Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator, or financial supporter

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

200 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06526013

Start Date

June 1 2024

End Date

September 30 2025

Last Update

August 1 2024

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Clinic of cardiology University clinic Leipzig

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, 04103