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Latest Lipid-related Trials

Published On: 18 Aug, 2022 11:32 AM | Updated On: 05 Dec, 2024 3:23 AM

Latest Lipid-related Trials

ODYSSEY OUTCOMES trial

  • Compared with placebo in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS), alirocumab 75 or 150 mg subcutaneous Q2W targeting LDL-C levels 25-50 mg/dL and allowing levels as low as 15 mg/dL:
    • Reduced major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), myocardial infarction (MI) and ischemic stroke
    • Was associated with a lower rate of all-cause death
    • Was safe and well-tolerated over the duration of the trial.
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] reduction in persons with CVD:

  • APO(a)-LRx reduced Lp(a) levels in a dose-dependent manner in patients who had elevated Lp(a) levels and established CVD.
  • There were no significant differences between any APO(a)-LRx dose and placebo with respect to platelet counts, liver and renal measures, or influenzalike symptoms.
  • The most common adverse events were injection-site reactions. Single ascending dose study of small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting Lp(a) production in individuals with elevated plasma Lp(a) levels:
    • Subcutaneous injection of an siRNA (SLN360) targeting mRNA for the LPA gene lowered Lp(a) up to 98%.
    • >70% and >80% reductions in Lp(a) persisted for 150 days after the 300 mg and 600 mg doses.
    • The highest doses reduced LDL-C and apoB by 20% to 30%.
    • There were no major safety issues, although low-grade, transient, dose-dependent injection site reactions occurred. These findings support the further development of this therapy.
PCSK9 Inhibitor therapy with Inclisiran

  • Inhibition of PCSK9 inhibitor with inclisiran is a very promising and potentially the simplest and most effective approach to further reducing LDL-C, the cause of atherosclerosis.
    • LDL-C variability within individuals is practically eliminated.
    • Injection burden reduced substantially.
    • Sustained effect between infrequent injections
    • Opportunity to improve patient adherence.
  • Phase II and the ongoing Phase III studies have robust long-term efficacy with no safety issues.

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