CompletedPhase 3

Efficacy and Safety of Alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) Versus Placebo on Top of Lipid-Modifying Therapy in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia Not Adequately Controlled With Their Lipid-Modifying Therapy

United States, Austria, Canada486 participantsStarted 2012-07

Plain-language summary

Alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9). Primary Objective of the study: To evaluate the effect of alirocumab on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels after 24 weeks of treatment in comparison with placebo. Secondary Objectives: * To evaluate the effect of alirocumab in comparison with placebo on LDL-C at other time points * To evaluate the effects of alirocumab on other lipid parameters * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of alirocumab

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria: * Participants with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia who were not adequately controlled with their lipid-modifying therapy Exclusion criteria: * Age \< 18 years or legal age of adulthood, whichever is greater * LDL-C \< 70 mg/dL (1.81 mmol/L) and with cardiovascular disease * LDL-C \< 100 mg/dL (2.59 mmol/L) and without cardiovascular disease * Fasting serum triglycerides \> 400 mg/dL (4.52 mmol/L) * Known history of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a participant's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Percent Change From Baseline in Calculated LDL-C at Week 24 - Intent-to-Treat (ITT) Analysis

Timeframe: From Baseline to Week 52

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01623115

SponsorSanofi

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-04

Results submitted2015-08-20

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