Improving cholesterol management for patients in the emergency department
Initiating Preventive Care for Hyperlipidemia in the Emergency Department: The EMERALD Trial
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11056835
This study is looking at a new way to help people with high cholesterol who come to the emergency room for chest pain, by giving them special treatment during their visit to see if it helps lower their cholesterol better than the usual care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056835 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to managing high cholesterol in patients who visit the emergency department (ED) for chest pain. It aims to implement a preventive care intervention called EMERALD, which will provide patients with effective treatments for hyperlipidemia during their ED visit. By conducting a randomized trial, the research will compare the outcomes of patients receiving this intervention against those receiving standard care, focusing on cholesterol reduction and patient adherence to treatment. The study seeks to address the gap in preventive cardiovascular care that often occurs in acute care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients visiting the emergency department with chest pain who may have undiagnosed or unmanaged high cholesterol.
Not a fit: Patients who do not present with chest pain or have already been diagnosed and are effectively managing their hyperlipidemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better cholesterol management and reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases for patients treated in emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in implementing preventive care in emergency settings, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: ASHBURN, NICKLAUS — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: ASHBURN, NICKLAUS
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, atherosclerotic disease