Achilles Tendon Size and Characteristics for Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Among Thai Patients

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Tendon xanthoma; Achilles tendon xanthoma size; Familial hypercholesterolemiaAchilles tendon xanthoma; Familial hypercholesterolemia; Ultrasonography

• Registration Number: TCTR20201012004
• Lead Sponsor: Heath Systems Research Institute

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-10-12
• Study Completion: 2021-01-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 153

Inclusion Criteria

Thai nonpregnant population

Exclusion Criteria

Secondary cause of hypercholesterolemia
History of achilles tendon tendinitis/surgery/trauma

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Achilles tendon size for Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Among Thai Patients 2 months after complete inclusion Ultrasonography

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Achilles tendon characteristics among Thai Familial Hypercholesterolemia 2 months after complete inclusion Physical exam, Plain film, Ultrasonography