Safety and Effectiveness of Flaxseed for Reducing High Cholesterol

Completed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Hypercholesterolemia

In brief

Flaxseed, a rich source of fiber, may be a significant component of a cholesterol-reducing diet. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of flaxseed in reducing high cholesterol.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00051415

Run by

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

People needed

60

Starts

2003-01-01

Expected to finish

2005-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2006-08-18

Who can join

Age: 45 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men over 45 and post-menopausal women
• LDL cholesterol > 130 mg/dl

You may not qualify if…

• Established heart, kidney, or liver disease
• Diabetes
• Cancer

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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