Investigating cholesterol reduction and heart disease risk in Type 1 diabetes

Cholesterol reduction and cardiovascular risk in Type 1 diabetes

['FUNDING_R01'] · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · NIH-10899673

This study is looking at how lowering LDL cholesterol can help heart health in people with Type 1 diabetes, and it’s inviting participants from different communities in New York City to try out cholesterol-lowering treatments for four weeks to see how their bodies respond.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorNEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10899673 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how reducing LDL cholesterol levels can impact cardiovascular health in patients with Type 1 diabetes. It aims to identify the biological pathways that are affected by cholesterol reduction and how these pathways can be targeted to improve vascular repair and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Patients will receive cholesterol-lowering treatments for four weeks, and their responses will be monitored through changes in blood cells and inflammatory markers. The study will recruit participants from diverse communities in New York City, ensuring a broad representation of patients.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who are at risk for cardiovascular disease.

Not a fit: Patients without Type 1 diabetes or those who do not have elevated LDL cholesterol levels may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing heart disease in individuals with Type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that cholesterol reduction can improve cardiovascular outcomes in non-diabetic populations, but this approach in Type 1 diabetes is still being explored.

Where this research is happening

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Conditions: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

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