A Study of Genetic Influence on LDL Hyper-responsiveness in Patients Following a Ketogenic Diet
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Observational Study
LDL Hyper-responsiveness
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to identify whether individuals following a ketogenic diet who experience extreme LDL-C elevation, termed "hyper-responders", have identifiable genetic variations in genes involved in cholesterol absorption.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years of age or older
* LDL-C \>170 mg/dL in response to starting a ketogenic diet
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who do not consent to blood draw for genetic testing
* Those with LDL-C \<170 mg/dL on a ketogenic diet
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