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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05646381

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

Condition Aortic Stenosis
Sponsor Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase Phase 2
Enrollment 502
Sex ALL
Min Age 50 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Start Date 2024-03-07
Completion 2030-03-12
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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