Use of Bile Acid Binding Resins to Decrease PFAS Levels Via Colesevalem in Veterans Study (NCT07592858)
Use of Bile Acid Binding Resins to Decrease Systemic Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) Levels and Improve Serum Lipid Profiles in Veterans: PFAS Reduction in Veterans Via Colesevalem Study (PAVERS) Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to test the efficacy and feasibility of Colesevelam administration (50% of the recommended dose) to reduce serum PFAS concentration in the Veteran population who have serum PFAS levels that exceed the National Academies Science criteria (PFASsix \> 20 ng/ml) using a double blind-placebo controlled study. Based on PFAS prevalence in serum samples, we anticipate recruiting up to n=500 Veterans to meet the goal of n=50 study participants to receive intervention or placebo. The primary outcome will be initial and final PFAS content in serum (total and 7 individual PFAS). The secondary outcome will be initial and final serum biomarkers related to lipid metabolism. As an exploratory aspect to the proposal, we will also measure fecal PFAS, bile acids, and microbial diversity to examine associations between PFAS content and bile acid levels and microbiome. Fecal PFAS, bile acid content, and microbiome may also be measured.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Robley Rex VA Medical Center — Louisville, Kentucky
Age range: 25 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Robley Rex VA Medical Center — Louisville, Kentucky
- VA Maine Healthcare System — Augusta, Maine
- VA Maine Healthcare System — Augusta, Maine
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (401) 874-5020
Email: angela_slitt@uri.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All PFAS clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.