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Elevated Lipoprotein(a) in Hospital Staff

Elevated Lipoprotein(a) in Hospital Staff

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21 years and older
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Phase N/A
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Overview

The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of elevated Lp(a) in the working general population.

Description

The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of elevated lipoprotein(a) concentrations and distribution of lipoprotein(a) in a working general population. This is a prospective study investigating the association of lipoprotein(a) with cardiovascular markers and outcomes.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Any healthcare workers working in healthcare settings (regardless of PHI and/or private setting) aged 21 and above OR family member such as father, mother, siblings, grandparents, spouse and children aged 12 and above of recruited staff with high Lpa ≥120nmol/l
  2. Study team members can also be recruited because we are trying to find the prevalence of elevated Lp(a)

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Inability to provide informed consent.
  2. Pregnant women.
  3. Prisoner

Study details
    Hypercholesterolemia
    Lipoprotein Types--Lp System Lp(A) Hyperlipoproteinemia
    Cardiovascular Diseases

NCT06304415

Changi General Hospital

15 October 2025

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