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Olpasiran

Phase 3

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease | RNA therapy | Cardiovascular |Amgen Inc.|Trials Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Olpasiran development status

Highest phase Phase 3
Registered trials 10 across 1 sponsor since Aug 2018

Olpasiran target and mechanism

Molecular targetLPA
Target classRnai Inhibitor
ModalityRNA therapy

Also known as AMG 890

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials9
Total Enrollment19,177

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Olpasiran clinical trials

Olpasiran · 9 trials · 6 indications

Phase 3 3Phase 2 1Phase 1 5
NCT07293260Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events and Lipoprotein(a) Reduction - Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography TrialCardiovascular Disease
RECRUITING406 Analytics
NCT07136012OCEAN(a)-PreEvent - Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events And LipoproteiN(a) Reduction to Prevent First Major Cardiovascular EventsCardiovascular Disease
RECRUITING11,000 Analytics
NCT05581303Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events and Lipoprotein(a) Reduction (OCEAN(a)) - Outcomes TrialAtherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING7,297 Analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events and Lipoprotein(a) Reduction - Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Trial
Cardiovascular DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3RECRUITING
OCEAN(a)-PreEvent - Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events And LipoproteiN(a) Reduction to Prevent First Major Cardiovascular Events
Cardiovascular DiseaseUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events and Lipoprotein(a) Reduction (OCEAN(a)) - Outcomes Trial
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular DiseaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in NCP Volume from Baseline to Week 72
Baseline to Week 72
Time to CHD Death, Myocardial Infarction, or Urgent Coronary Revascularization, Whichever Occurs First
Up to approximately 6.2 years
Percentage Change From Baseline in Lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) at Week 36
Baseline and Week 36

Least squares mean is from the repeated measures linear effects model which includes treatment group, stratification factors, scheduled visit and the interaction of treatment group with scheduled visit.

Placebo-corrected Change From Baseline in QT Corrected for Heart Rate (HR) Interval Based on the Fridericia Correction (QTcF) (ΔΔQTcF) After Olpasiran Dosing
Day 3 of Treatment Period 4 (up to approximately 9.5 weeks)
Maximum Observed Serum Concentration (Cmax) of Olpasiran
Predose, 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144 hours (postdose), Day 15, and Day 29
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve from Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of Olpasiran
Predose, 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144 hours (postdose), Day 15, and Day 29
Area Under the Plasma Concentration-time Curve from Time Zero to Infinity (AUCinf) of Olpasiran
Predose, 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 144 hours (postdose), Day 15, and Day 29
Dialysis Clearance of Drug From Plasma (CLD) of Olpasiran
Pre-Dialysis, 0.5, 1, 3 hours after the start of Dialysis, and immediately following the end of Dialysis, Day 1, Day 4
Maximum Observed Concentration (Cmax) of Olpasiran
Predose, 30 and 60 minutes, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, and 36 hours postdose on Day 1 and on study Days 3, 4, 7, 15, 29, 57, and 85

The serum pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of olpasiran were calculated using standard noncompartmental methods.

Number of Participants Who Experienced Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From first dose of trial until the end of trial; median (min, max) duration was 8.54 (0.23, 23.92) months

An adverse event was defined as any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant. A TEAE was defined as any event with onset after the administration of the first dose of investigational product and up to and including the end of treatment date, or end of trial for participants who discontinued the trial during the treatment period. Clinically significant changes in vital signs, electrocardiograms (ECGs), and safety laboratory analytes were included as TEAEs.

Secondary Endpoints

Change in Low Attenuation Plaque Volume from Baseline to Week 72
Baseline to Week 72
Change in Total Plaque Volume from Baseline to Week 72
Baseline to Week 72
Change in Calcified Plaque Volume from Baseline to Week 72
Baseline to Week 72
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
OlpasiranEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive olpasiran subcutaneously (SC) once every 12 weeks (Q12W).
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive placebo SC Q12W.
Arm 1 Olpasiran Dose 1ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 2 Olpasiran Dose 2ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 3 Olpasiran Dose 3ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 4 Olpasiran Dose 4ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Arm 5 Placebo Dose 5PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Treatment APLACEBO_COMPARATORAll participants will be randomized to 1 of 12 treatment sequences and receive a single dose of one of the following treatments, according to the randomization schedule: Treatment A: placebo Treatment B: dose level 1 olpasiran Treatment C: dose level 2 olpasiran Treatment D: moxifloxacin
Treatment BEXPERIMENTALAll participants will be randomized to 1 of 12 treatment sequences and receive a single dose of one of the following treatments, according to the randomization schedule: Treatment A: placebo Treatment B: dose level 1 olpasiran Treatment C: dose level 2 olpasiran Treatment D: moxifloxacin
Treatment CEXPERIMENTALAll participants will be randomized to 1 of 12 treatment sequences and receive a single dose of one of the following treatments, according to the randomization schedule: Treatment A: placebo Treatment B: dose level 1 olpasiran Treatment C: dose level 2 olpasiran Treatment D: moxifloxacin
Treatment DACTIVE_COMPARATORAll participants will be randomized to 1 of 12 treatment sequences and receive a single dose of one of the following treatments, according to the randomization schedule: Treatment A: placebo Treatment B: dose level 1 olpasiran Treatment C: dose level 2 olpasiran Treatment D: moxifloxacin
Single Dose Olpasiran Hepatic ImpairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be enrolled in 1 of 3 hepatic impairment groups based on their hepatic impairment status, as determined by Child-Pugh classification. All participants will receive a single dose of olpasiran on Day 1.
Single Dose Olpasiran Normal Hepatic FunctionEXPERIMENTALParticipants with normal hepatic function will be enrolled and will receive a single dose of olpasiran on Day 1.
Single Dose Olpasiran Renal ImpairmentEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be enrolled in 1 of 5 renal function groups based on their renal impairment status, as determined by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). All participants will receive a single dose of olpasiran on Day 1.
Single Dose Olpasiran Normal Renal FunctionEXPERIMENTALParticipants with normal renal function will be enrolled and will receive a single dose of olpasiran on Day 1.
Olpasiran Dose AEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered Olpasiran dose A as a subcutaneous injection.
Olpasiran Dose BEXPERIMENTALParticipants will be administered Olpasiran dose B as a subcutaneous injection.
AMG 890EXPERIMENTALSingle Ascending Dose Cohorts

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
OlpasiranDRUGOlpasiran will be administered SC.
PlaceboDRUGPlacebo will be administered SC.
MoxifloxacinDRUGParticipants will receive a single dose of moxifloxacin as an oral tablet by mouth.
AMG 890DRUGAscending Single Doses of AMG 890
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range35 Years to 80 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites40

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 35 to ≤ 80 years. * Lp(a) ≥ 200 nmol/L during screening. * Angiographic evidence of coronary artery disease in at least one major epicardial vessel on screening CCTA. * History of myocardial infarction (presumed type 1 event due to plaque rupture/erosion) and/or coronary r...

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about Olpasiran

What is Olpasiran used for?

Olpasiran is an investigational RNA therapy being developed for cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and elevated serum lipoprotein(a). It is also being studied in basic science and in people with hepatic or renal impairment. It is not approved for any use and remains in clinical development.

What does Olpasiran target?

Olpasiran targets LPA, the gene that encodes lipoprotein(a). It is an RNA interference (RNAi) inhibitor, a class of therapy that acts on RNA to reduce production of a specific protein. By targeting LPA, olpasiran is designed to lower lipoprotein(a) levels in the blood.

Who is developing Olpasiran?

Olpasiran is being developed by Amgen Inc., which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker AMGN. Amgen is running the clinical development program, including the OCEAN(a) trials in cardiovascular disease and elevated lipoprotein(a).

What phase is Olpasiran in?

Olpasiran is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is investigational and has not been approved by the FDA or any other regulator. The Phase 3 program includes the OCEAN(a)-Outcomes trial and the OCEAN(a)-PreEvent trial, both evaluating cardiovascular outcomes.

What clinical trials is Olpasiran in?

Olpasiran is being studied in several trials. NCT05581303, the OCEAN(a)-Outcomes trial, is active and not recruiting with 7,297 participants. NCT07136012, OCEAN(a)-PreEvent, is recruiting 11,000 participants. NCT07293260, a coronary CT angiography trial, is recruiting 406 participants, and NCT06411860, a QT/QTc study, is completed.

Is Olpasiran the same as OCEAN(a)?

Olpasiran is the drug name, while OCEAN(a) refers to the clinical trial program evaluating it. OCEAN(a) stands for Olpasiran Trials of Cardiovascular Events And LipoproteiN(a) Reduction. The program includes the OCEAN(a)-Outcomes trial, the OCEAN(a)-PreEvent trial, and a coronary computed tomography angiography trial.