Influence of Pelacarsen on Patients After Myocardial Infarction With High Lp(a) Values (PEMILA)
NCT ID: NCT04993664
Last Updated: 2022-01-03
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Basic Information
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WITHDRAWN
NA
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-10-01
2022-10-01
Brief Summary
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Impaired blood fat metabolism and chronic inflammation represent possible causes of atherosclerosis. Lp (a) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a prognostic predictor in patients after myocardial infarction. Despite recommended screening for elevated Lp (a), there is no specific drug treatment approved to reduce cardiovascular risk through lowering Lp (a). Besides subtilisin-kexin convertase type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are currently only therapeutic agents that significantly reduce serum Lp (a) concentration. Pelacarsen by using an ASO directed against the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) of apolipoprotein (a), reduces the production of apolipoprotein (a) in the liver and thus, the level of Lp (a).
However, there are no data on the relationship between Lp (a) values and polymorphisms for Lp (a), indicators of inflammation and impaired arterial function, and response to treatment with pelacarsen in patients after myocardial infarction with extremely high Lp (a) levels.
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Detailed Description
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Lipoprotein (a) (Lp (a)) is a specific subfraction of lipoprotein that is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and predicts the residual risk in patients with pre-existing atherosclerosis, regardless of serum LDL-cholesterol concentration. Circulating levels of Lp(a) are mainly genetically determined and varies according to ethnic group. Lp(a) has atherosclerotic, prothrombotic and pro-inflammatory effects. The gene encoding apo (a); LPA, is located on the long arm of chromosome 6 (6q2,6-2,7) and most variants in Lp (a) can be explained by genetic diversity in LPA. To date, the most studied genetic variant is the Kringle-IV type-2 (KIV2) polymorphism, which explains 30-70% of the diversity in Lp (a) in the population. Some KIV2 replicates are associated with smaller isoforms and higher plasma concentrations of Lp (a) which are causally and independently associated with coronary heart disease. Within LPA, the number of KIV2 copies, as well as one nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), rs3798220 and rs10455872, are associated with Lp (a) concentration and coronary heart disease. Besides subtilisin-kexin convertase type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are currently only therapeutic agents that significantly reduce serum Lp (a) concentration and that have shown effectiveness in clinical trials, to provide reductions in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Pelacarsen by using an ASO directed against the mRNA of apolipoprotein (a), reduces the production of apolipoprotein (a) in the liver and thus, the level of Lp (a).
A 6-month randomized, double-blind, parallel group and placebo-controlled study will include 60 patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) (including myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke or symptomatic peripheral artery disease) and Lp (a) levels above 700 mg / L.
The investigators will do anamnesis, targeted clinical examination, take blood samples for laboratory measurements, ultrasound measure endothelium-dependent dilatation of the brachial artery and beta stiffness of carotid arteries. Patients will be divided into two groups according to the randomization list. The first group will receive pelacarsen 80 mg subcutaneously and the second group will receive corresponding placebo. After 6 months, the investigators will repeat all the mentioned investigations. Patients will be informed about the purpose and course of the study before starting the study. All patients will participate voluntarily, without pressure or inappropriate instigation and will give consent by signing the consent form.
The investigators hypotheses that in patients after myocardial infarction and high levels of Lp (a), Lp (a) and Lp (a) polymorphisms are associated with indicators of inflammation and structural-functional properties of the arterial wall; in patients after myocardial infarction and extremely high levels of Lp (a), pelacarsen reduces the value of Lp (a), indicators of inflammation and structural and functional involvement of the arterial wall; in patients after myocardial infarction and extremely high levels of Lp (a), the influence of pelacarsen on Lp (a), indicators of inflammation and structural-functional properties of the arterial wall depends on the presence of specific polymorphisms for Lp (a).
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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Pelacarsen group (TQJ230)
The first group will receive 80 mg of pelacarsen every month subcutaneously for 6 months.
Pelacarsen (TQJ230)
The first group will receive pelacarsen. Blood samples from all patients will be drawn for laboratory measurements and genetics determination. Ultrasound measurement of endothelium-dependent dilatation of the brachial artery and beta stiffness of carotid arteries will be measured.
Placebo group
The first group will receive 80 mg of placebo every month subcutaneously for 6 months.
Placebo
The second group will receive placebo. Blood samples from all patients will be drawn for laboratory measurements and genetics determination. Ultrasound measurement of endothelium-dependent dilatation of the brachial artery and beta stiffness of carotid arteries will be measured.
Interventions
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Pelacarsen (TQJ230)
The first group will receive pelacarsen. Blood samples from all patients will be drawn for laboratory measurements and genetics determination. Ultrasound measurement of endothelium-dependent dilatation of the brachial artery and beta stiffness of carotid arteries will be measured.
Placebo
The second group will receive placebo. Blood samples from all patients will be drawn for laboratory measurements and genetics determination. Ultrasound measurement of endothelium-dependent dilatation of the brachial artery and beta stiffness of carotid arteries will be measured.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* optimally treated risk factors for cardiovascular events according to currently valid guidelines,
* history of myocardial infarction having occurred in the period 3 months to 10 years prior to the screening visit and / or
* history of ischemic stroke having occurred in the period 3 months to 10 years prior to the screening visit and / or
* clinically significant symptomatic peripheral artery disease.
Exclusion Criteria
* 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 (elevated transaminases above 3 times the norm, elevated bilirubin above 2 times the norm, elevated creatinine kinase above 3 times the norm),
* significant kidney disease (oGFR \<30 ml / min),
* pregnant or nursing women,
* life expectancy less than 5 years,
* unwillingness to participate or lack of availability for follow-up.
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University Medical Centre Ljubljana
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Miran Sebestjen
Professor, principal investigator
Principal Investigators
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Miran Šebeštjen, prof., PhD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
University Medical Centre Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Sabina Ugovšek, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Medical Centre Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Locations
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University Medical Centre Ljubljana-Department of Vascular diseases and dept. of Cardiology
Ljubljana, , Slovenia
Countries
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PEMILA
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