Plain-English translation of NCT02195050 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study is looking at high triglycerides — a condition where you have too much fat in your blood. Researchers want to understand what causes high triglycerides in different people, figure out the best way to measure whether treatment is working, and learn whether high triglycerides can damage nerves. The study will also look for genetic reasons some people develop this condition.
Many people with high triglycerides are treated with cholesterol-lowering medications, but doctors aren't sure if the standard measurements they use actually show whether the medication is truly protecting the heart and blood vessels. This study aims to find better ways to measure treatment success and to understand if high triglycerides cause nerve damage that doctors may not be catching.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
Depending on which part of the study you join, you may visit the clinic to have blood samples taken and analyzed for cholesterol and triglyceride levels. If you are in the nerve function part of the study, you will also have tests to check how well your nerves are working and a special microscopy scan of your cornea (the clear front part of your eye). Some participants will also have genetic testing to look for inherited causes of high triglycerides. The study is ongoing and recruiting participants now.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
United Kingdom