High cholesterol clinical trials recruiting in Canada

Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program

Recruiting now1 site

This project will use a mixed design and will be conducted at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. Based on similar studies there is an expected 10% drop-out rate so 20 participants per group will be invited to aim to have 15 finish. Total p…

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Canada / Hypercholesterolemie Familiale Canada

Recruiting now1 site

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most frequent genetic lipoprotein disorder associated with premature CAD. In Canada, the burden of disease is estimated to be approximately 83,500 patients. The goal of this initiative is to create …

A Phase 3 Study of Zodasiran in Adolescent and Adult Subjects With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (YOSEMITE)

Recruiting nowPhase 343 sites

This multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of zodasiran subcutaneous (SC) injection in subjects 12 years of age and older with genetically or clinically diagnosed Homozygous familial hyperch…

Phase 1b Study of VERVE-201 in Patients With Refractory Hyperlipidemia

Recruiting nowPhase 110 sites

VT-20101 is an Open-label, Phase 1b, Single-ascending dose study that will evaluate the safety of VERVE-201 administered to patients with Refractory Hyperlipidemia. VERVE-201 uses base-editing technology designed to inactivate the expressi…

A Study of VERVE-102 in Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Premature Coronary Artery Disease

Recruiting nowPhase 124 sites

VT-10201 is an Open-label, Phase 1b, Single-ascending Dose Study That Will Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or Premature Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Who Requi…

Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Inclisiran in Participants With HeFH or HoFH Who Have Completed the Pediatric ORION-16, ORION-13, ORION-20, or ORION-19 Studies

Recruiting nowPhase 352 sites

The purpose of this open-label, single arm, multicenter extension study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of inclisiran in participants with HeFH or HoFH who have completed the ORION-16 (CKJX839C12301), ORION-13 (CKJX839C…

Group Medical Visits for Patients With Dyslipidemia

Recruiting now1 site

Physicians' interventions to promote the improvement of lifestyle habits have been shown to be effective. However, such interventions remain underutilized due to barriers such as lack of time, confidence, and compensation. Group medical vis…

Lipid Testing After Myocardial Infarction at the Montreal Heart Institute

Recruiting now2 sites

Because treatment decisions are usually based on a single measurement of the lipid panel at the time of an admission for an MI, the overarching objective of this project is to evaluate whether the measurement of LDL, non-HDL, and apoB value…

SCORE! Non-Physician Health Worker (NPHW) Implementation Protocol (SIP)

Opening soon1 site

This study is a substudy of the Strenghtening Community Roots (SCORE!) Cohort study. The investigators will look for people, enrolled in the SCORE! Cohort study, with abnormal results related to blood sugar and fat, as well as high blood pr…

Targeting Risk Factors for Diabetes in Subjects With Normal Blood Cholesterol Using Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Recruiting now1 site

Every 3 minutes a new case of diabetes is diagnosed in Canada, mostly type 2 diabetes (T2D) increasing the risk for heart disease. T2D and heart disease share many common risk factors such as aging, obesity and unhealthy lifestyle. Paradox…

The Effect of a Digital Heart Health App and Lifestyle Intervention for Heart Disease in Primary Care.

Recruiting now1 site

Despite the availability of medications, many people around the world continue to live with long-term health problems like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. In Canada, heart disease is a leading cause of death. Managing these health issue…

The SWITCH (Substitution of High With Low Ultra-processed Soy Protein Foods In a Guideline-based Diet inTervention for Cardiometabolic Health) Trial

Recruiting now1 site

This is a randomized, controlled, parallel study with 3 experimental arms aimed to assess the effect of a digital dietary intervention (web-based app, online behavior change curriculum) enhanced with 10 servings of vegetables and fruit (5 a…

Implementation and Evaluation of a Pharmacist-led Diabetes Care Pathway in Alberta Community Pharmacies

Recruiting now1 site

As of 2024, nine percent of Albertans are living with Type 2 diabetes, which increases their risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney failure. Unfortunately, less than half of patients have controlled Type 2 diabetes. …

Investigating the Combined Effects of Protein, Blueberries, and Exercise on Cardiovascular Health and Frailty in Older Nova Scotians

Recruiting now1 site

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While CVDs are predominantly diseases of aging, age itself does not predict CVD risk; people age at different rates. Frailty is a state of accelerated a…

Postprandial Fatty Acid Metabolism in Subjects With Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency

Recruiting now1 site

Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is an enzyme that plays an important role in removing triglycerides (TG) (molecules that transport dietary fat) from the blood. Patients with LPL deficiency (LPLD) display during their whole life very high plasma TG…

Akkermansia Muciniphilia and Metabolic Side Effects of ADT

Recruiting nowEarly Phase 11 site

The overriding objectives of this study are: 1. Primary outcomes: 1. To confirm that administration of oral acetate increases the proportion of A. muciniphilia in the stool samples of patients with metastatic, castration-sensitive pros…

A Study of Solbinsiran (LY3561774) in Participants With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Recruiting nowPhase 241 sites

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of solbinsiran in lowering triglycerides and other lipid measures compared to placebo in participants with severe hypertriglyceridemia. Participants will receive two subcutane…

Study of ARO-DIMERPA in Adult Participants With Mixed Hyperlipidemia

Recruiting nowPhase 1/211 sites

Study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD), and effects on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides (TGs) of single-dose ARO-DIMERPA and multiple doses of ARO-DIMERPA in…

Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Plozasiran in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia

Recruiting nowPhase 3275 sites

This is an open-label study to be conducted in adults with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Each participant must have completed all required visits per protocol in the parent study AROAPOC3-2003 (USA and C…

A Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of ION775

Recruiting nowPhase 216 sites

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of ION775 on fasting triglyceride (TG) levels in participants with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG).

Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Early in Hospital Initiation of Inclisiran Treatment in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes

Recruiting nowPhase 363 sites

The purpose of this trial is to learn about the effects of inclisiran in people with serious heart conditions (acute coronary syndromes), when this treatment is started early after hospital admission. To do this, researchers will test the e…

Common questions

How do I find a high cholesterol clinical trial near me in Canada?

Use Beacon's free search: enter "high cholesterol", your age, and your location, and you'll see recruiting trials sorted by distance, each explained in plain language — including sites just across the US border. Beacon searches the full official registry and never requires an account.

Does joining a clinical trial cost money?

The study treatment and study-related tests are usually provided at no cost, and some trials help with travel. In Canada, your provincial health coverage continues to apply to your routine care — always confirm details with the study team.

Can I leave a clinical trial after joining?

Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you can leave a trial at any time, for any reason, without losing your normal medical care.

Do I qualify for these trials?

Every trial has its own eligibility criteria. Beacon translates each trial's criteria into a plain-language checklist you can review and bring to your doctor — only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.