13 Participants Needed

Inclisiran for High Cholesterol

(ORION-13 Trial)

Recruiting at 17 trial locations
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Overseen ByNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Must be taking: Statins
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial
Approved in 3 JurisdictionsThis treatment is already approved in other countries

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests inclisiran, a medication that lowers bad cholesterol, in adolescents with a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol. Inclisiran works by blocking a protein that increases cholesterol levels, leading to significant reductions in bad cholesterol.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications, but you must be on a stable dose of statins or other lipid-lowering therapy for at least 30 days before joining. If you are taking certain medications like mipomersen or lomitapide, you need to stop them 5 months before screening.

How is the drug Inclisiran different from other treatments for high cholesterol?

Inclisiran is unique because it uses a small interfering RNA (siRNA) mechanism to lower cholesterol by targeting the PCSK9 protein, which is different from traditional statins that inhibit cholesterol production in the liver. It is administered as an injection every six months, offering a less frequent dosing schedule compared to daily oral medications.12345

Who Is on the Research Team?

NP

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Principal Investigator

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adolescents with a genetic condition called homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) and high LDL cholesterol levels, despite being on the highest dose of statins they can tolerate. They should not have used certain other cholesterol drugs recently and must have decent kidney function.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been genetically diagnosed with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Your cholesterol level is too high when you haven't eaten for a while.
I have been on the highest dose of statin I can tolerate for at least 30 days.
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Exclusion Criteria

My tests show a negative mutation in both LDLR genes.
I have not taken mipomersen or lomitapide in the last 5 months.
Recent and/or planned use of other investigational medicinal products or devices
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment (Year 1)

Participants receive either inclisiran or placebo subcutaneous injections at Days 1, 90, and 270

12 months
3 visits (in-person)

Open-label Treatment (Year 2)

All participants receive inclisiran subcutaneous injections at Days 360, 450, and 630

12 months
3 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Inclisiran
  • Placebo
Trial Overview The study tests Inclisiran, a new medication aimed at lowering LDL cholesterol, against a placebo in young people with severe inherited high cholesterol. It's designed to see if it's safe and effective in reducing their cholesterol levels.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Part 2 - Inclisiran (Total)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Part 1 - InclisiranExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Part 1 - PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Inclisiran is already approved in European Union, United States, China for the following indications:

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Approved in European Union as Leqvio for:
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Approved in United States as Leqvio for:
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Approved in China as Leqvio for:

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

Trials
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Recruited
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Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Known For
Precision medicine
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Chief Executive Officer since 2018

MD from Harvard Medical School

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Dr. Shreeram Aradhye

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

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Published Research Related to This Trial

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The consensus guidelines from the Spanish Academy of Dermatology provide comprehensive information on the safe use of acitretin, including its pharmacological properties, indications, contraindications, and treatment strategies for clinical practice.
Guidelines for the use of acitretin in psoriasis. Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.Carretero, G., Ribera, M., Belinchón, I., et al.[2022]
Acitretin is a non-immunosuppressive oral medication that has been used for treating psoriasis, indicating it may have a safer profile compared to immunosuppressive treatments.
Tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor, also shows efficacy in psoriasis treatment but comes with significant safety risks, highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring.
Small Molecules for Psoriasis.Leonardi, CL.[2019]
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Small Molecules for Psoriasis.Leonardi, CL.[2016]

Citations

Guidelines for the use of acitretin in psoriasis. Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. [2022]
Small Molecules for Psoriasis. [2019]
Small Molecules for Psoriasis. [2016]
Open-label exploratory study of acitretin for the treatment of severe chronic hand dermatitis. [2018]
Effects of gemfibrozil (Lopid) on hyperlipidemia in acitretin-treated patients. Results of a double-blind cross-over study. [2019]
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