Screening children for familial high cholesterol

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional program uses a fasting blood sample to measure cholesterol and identify familial hypercholesterolemia in children aged 2–18. Parents and children provide informed consent before a minimum 8-hour fast and blood draw. Children with a known diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia or with recent-onset diabetes, profound hypothyroidism, acute nephrotic syndrome, or active cancer are excluded. The approach aims to improve diagnosis rates so affected children can start treatment early to reduce long-term cardiovascular risk.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 2 and 18 years
* Minimum 8-hour fasting
* Parents and children with signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known familial hypercholesterolemia
* Diabetes less than one month old
* Profound hypothyroidism
* Acute nephrotic syndrome
* cancer under treatment

Where it's running

• CHRU Amiens
  Amiens, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: gwendoline Buissart, MD
• Email: buissart.gwendoline@chu-amiens.fr
• Phone: 0322838466

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.