Genes Involved in Lipid Disorders

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the genes that cause disease in individuals with unusual lipid (fat) disorders (dyslipidemia) and their relatives. It included index cases with unusual dyslipidemia and relatives of affected individuals. It is an observational (non-phase) study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Start date

11/26/2014

Estimated completion

9/2/2021

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Bethesda, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

* INCLUSION CRITERIA:

Index cases to be included are those with unusual dyslipidemia. Relatives of affected individuals may also be included as appropriate.

Child Index: greater than or equal to 2 years older

Adult Index: greater than or equal to18 years older

Child relatives (siblings, cousins): greater than or equal to 2 years older

Adult Relative: greater than or equal to18 years older

(Biological parent, aunt, uncle or grandparent)

EXCLUSION CRITERIA:

1. Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or assent
2. Prisoners or other institutionalized persons will not be allowed to participate.
3. Children \<2 years of age.