High Cholesterol Study

High Cholesterol Study

Basic Criteria 

• Are you ages 18-60? 
• Do you have high cholesterol? 
• If you take any prescription, over-the-counter or herbal medications or supplements, would you be able to discontinue use during the study for 2 weeks? (DO NOT STOP NOW) 
• Are you not on a statin? Statins are not allowed in this portion of the study.

Answers Must Be No 

• If female, are you of child-bearing potential? (Non-childbearing = Postmenopausal 12 months, hysterectomy, bilateral oophorectomy or bilateral salpingectomy only) 
• Do you have any clinically significant diseases such as cancer, heart failure, etc? 

• Do you have any gastrointestinal, kidney, liver or surgery that interferes with absorption or excretion of drugs? 
• Do you have Hepatitis A, B, C or HIV? 
• Do you have uncontrolled high blood pressure (over 150>90?) 
• Do you consume more than 2 alcohol drinks per day (female) or 3 drinks a day (male)? 
• Are you a vegan or have any dietary requirements? 
• Have you had any significant illness, surgery or injury in the past 4 weeks? 
• Have you donated plasma during the past month? 
• Have you donated or lost any blood more than 500 ML in the past 3 months? 
• Have you had COVID in the past 4 weeks? 
• Have you been in a study where you received drug in the past 30 days? 

Answers Must Be Yes 

• If male with a partner of child-bearing potential, is your partner stable for at least 1 month through 3 months after the study on a highly effective form of birth control such as an oral, intravaginal, transdermal, injectable, implantable, intrauterine device or hormone-releasing system? Bilateral tubal occlusion and sexual abstinence also count. 

• If yes, do you agree to also you a barrier method (condom, diaphragm, cervical/vault cap with spermicide) 

• Are you able to read and understand study directions? 
• If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, are you willing to comply with smoking restrictions during the study? 
• Are you willing to limit caffeine-containing foods during the study (ex: fewer than 5 cups of coffee?) 

• Additional criteria will apply   

Compensation up to $5,845 is available for time and travel. There is a non-compensated prescreen to determine eligibility prior to study participation, which is what the first visit will be for.

 PLEASE NOTE: Please confirm your eligibility before your appointment by calling 210-714-0067

If you do not see an available appointment, please call 210-714-0067 for availability 

Transportation may be available. Call 210-714-0067