Improving treatment for blood donors with high cholesterol
IMPLEMENTING MULTICOMPONENT INTERVENTIONS TO TREAT BLOOD DONORS WITH FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA
This study is looking to make it easier for blood donors with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) to get the cholesterol-lowering medications they need, by finding out what challenges they face and testing new ways to help them access treatment better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085084 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the treatment of blood donors diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition that leads to high cholesterol levels. The project will identify barriers to treatment and develop strategies to improve access to cholesterol-lowering medications for these individuals. By utilizing blood donation centers as a platform, the study will implement and evaluate a comprehensive approach to increase the effectiveness of treatment for FH. The research will involve interviews and trials to gather data and assess the impact of the new strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are blood donors who have been diagnosed with Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not donate blood or those without a diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the management and treatment of high cholesterol in blood donors, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that implementing targeted interventions in healthcare settings can effectively improve treatment adherence, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khera, Amit — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Khera, Amit
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.