Lp(a) Lowering Study of Pelacarsen (TQJ230) in US Black/African American and Hispanic Participant… (NCT06267560) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Lp(a) Lowering Study of Pelacarsen (TQJ230) in US Black/African American and Hispanic Participants With Elevated Lp(a) and Established ASCVD
United States, Puerto Rico422 participantsStarted 2024-04-24
Plain-language summary
Study CTQJ230A12303 is a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled, Phase IIIb study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of pelacarsen (TQJ230) 80 mg s.c. QM compared with placebo s.c. QM in US Black/African American and Hispanic participants with established ASCVD and elevated levels of Lp(a) who are treated for cardiovascular (CV) risk factors according to local practice/guidelines for the reduction of cardiovascular risk.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female US Black/African American and US Hispanic participants 18 to ≤ 80 years of age
* Lp(a) ≥ 125 nmol/L at the screening visit, measured at the Central laboratory
* On Standard of Care (SoC) therapy for risk factors other than Lp(a), including LDL-C (LDL-C lowering therapy dose stable for at least 30 days), elevated blood pressure and diabetes, at the randomization visit according to local practice/guidelines.
* Established ASCVD disease defined as documented:
* Coronary heart disease (CHD) and/or
* Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) and/or
* Peripheral arterial disease (PAD):
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV
* History of malignancy of any organ system
* History of hemorrhagic stroke or other major bleeding
* Platelet count \<140,000 per mm3
* Active liver disease or hepatic dysfunction
* Significant kidney disease
* Pregnant or nursing women
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Change in log-transformed Lp(a) concentration from baseline at week 52