Evaluating Lp(a) Levels in Greek Medical Students
Medical Students' Evaluation of Dyslipidemia and LIPoprotein(a) Study (MEDLIP Study)
This study looks at whether Greek medical students have high levels of a substance called Lp(a) that could increase their risk for heart problems, while also gathering information about their health and lifestyle.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 246 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Ioannina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ioannina, Ioannina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06482476 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels among volunteer medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece. It will collect demographic information, family and medical history, and lifestyle habits to analyze the association of these factors with Lp(a) levels. The study seeks to highlight the importance of awareness and early diagnosis of elevated Lp(a) as a cardiovascular risk factor in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medical students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece.
Not a fit: Patients who are not medical students or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance awareness and early detection of cardiovascular risks associated with elevated Lp(a) among medical students.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on Lp(a) levels exist, this specific focus on medical students in Greece is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability/unwillingness to give informed consent
Where this trial is running
Ioannina, Ioannina
- University Hospital of Ioannina — Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Fotios Barkas, MD, PhD — University of Ioannina
- Study coordinator: Fotios Barkas, MD, PhD
- Email: f.barkas@uoi.gr
- Phone: +306936636376
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.