A Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein(a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on the Progression of Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis
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Trial Parameters
ConditionAortic Stenosis
SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Study TypeINTERVENTIONAL
PhasePhase 2
Enrollment502
SexALL
Min Age50 Years
Max Age80 Years
Start Date2024-03-07
Completion2030-03-12
Interventions
Pelacarsen (TQJ230) 80mgMatching placebo
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of pelacarsen (TQJ230) administered subcutaneously once monthly compared to placebo in slowing the progression of calcific aortic valve stenosis.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female ≥50 to \<80 years of age at Screening Part II * Lp(a) ≥175 nmol/L at the screening visit, measured at the Central laboratory * Mild or moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis * At the randomization visit, participant must be optimally treated for existing CV risk factors Exclusion Criteria: * Severe calcific aortic valve stenosis * Uncontrolled hypertension * History of malignancy of any organ system * History of hemorrhagic stroke or other major bleeding * Platelet count ≤ LLN * Active liver disease or hepatic dysfunction * Significant kidney disease * Pregnant or nursing women Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
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