Ended Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Hypercholesterolemia

MK-0616 versus Comparators Study in Adults with Hypercholesterolemia

EU CTIS ID: 2023-504920-25-00

What this study is testing

To compare the efficacy of MK-0616 against 3 comparators: ezetimibe, bempedoic acid, and ezetimibe + bempedoic acid on mean percent change from baseline in low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) at Day 56.

  • Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Has either a) history of a major atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event or b) if no history of a major ASCVD event, has intermediate to high risk for development of a first major ASCVD event.
  • Has fasted lipid values (evaluated by the central laboratory) at Visit 1 (Screening) as follows: a) history of a major ASCVD event with LDL-C ≥55 mg/dL (≥1.42 mmol/L) OR b) No history of a major ASCVD event with LDL-C ≥70 mg/dL (≥1.81 mmol/L)
  • Is treated with a low, moderate, or high intensity statin (±non-statin lipid lowering therapy [LLT])
  • Is on a stable dose of all background LLTs with no planned medication or dose changes during the study.
  • Is an individual of any sex/gender, from 18 years of age inclusive, at the time of providing the informed consent.

You likely can't join if

  • Has a history of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) based on genetic or clinical criteria, compound heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), or double HeFH
  • Has New York Heart Association class IV heart failure, or last known left ventricular ejection fraction ≤25% by any imaging method, or had a heart failure hospitalization within 3 months before Visit 1 (Screening)
  • Participants with a history of tendon disorder or tendon rupture
  • Participants with a history of gout
  • Is undergoing or previously underwent an LDL-C apheresis program within 3 months before Visit 1 (Screening) or plans to initiate an LDL-C apheresis program
  • Was previously treated/is being treated with certain other cholesterol lowering medications, including protein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors without adequate washout

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • United States
  • Argentina
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • Israel
  • Canada

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include United States; Argentina; Taiwan; United Kingdom; Israel; Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from EU CTIS; the study team decides eligibility.