Research Study Available in Dorchester for Lesser-Known ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Called Lp(a)

Clinical trial to evaluate effect of investigational treatment on lowering levels of lipoprotein (a)

DORCHESTER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A cardiovascular research study is now available in Dorchester for an investigational treatment to help patients with elevated lipoprotein (a), known as Lp(a). Elevated Lp(a) is recognized by healthcare professionals as an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, Lp(a) is often not tested for—and testing is often not covered by insurance—because there are no currently approved treatments for lowering Lp(a). Participants in this study will receive Lp(a) tests at no cost.

Lp(a) is similar to “bad” LDL cholesterol, but has an extra protein that hangs off LDL cholesterol particles. This makes it even stickier than LDL and more likely to cause blockages and blood clots in blood vessels. Heart attack or stroke are some of the serious and, unfortunately, common cardiovascular events associated with elevated Lp(a).

KRAKEN is a phase 2 study to evaluate the efficacy of this new investigational treatment developed to safely lower Lp(a) in individuals at high risk for serious cardiovascular events.

“Elevated Lp(a) is believed to be inherited from one’s parents, so it can affect multiple members of the family,” said Dr. Peta-Gay Jackson Booth, Principal Investigator of Care Access - Dorchester. “About one in five people have elevated Lp(a) levels, and it’s even more prevalent in Black people and South Asians. That’s why it’s important to offer this study and screening opportunity in diverse communities like Dorchester.”

The research study is currently enrolling for adults ages 40+ with elevated Lp(a) and at high risk for cardiovascular events. To learn more about this study, visit knowmylpa.com or contact Care Access at [phone].

Care Access opened its Dorchester location in 2022 in collaboration with local community leaders and healthcare providers seeking to make clinical research more easily accessible.

About Care Access

Care Access is a global research company helping to accelerate the arrival of new medicines. With a global network of over 150 research sites, Care Access supports research studies conducted by 14 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies. In addition to its proven track record of globally top-enrolling sites, Care Access partners with new-to-research communities and establishes high-quality research site infrastructure locally to expand access to clinical trials and increase representation. For research sponsors, Care Access offers three core services: (1) global network of research sites, (2) community screenings to expand a study’s reach, and (3) staffing, on-demand physical space expansion, and training services to support all research sites on a study.

To learn more about active studies at Care Access, or how Care Access helps sponsors achieve enrollment and representation goals, visit www.careaccess.com.