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Evolocumab

Phase 3

Kideny Transplant Recipients With High Cardiovascular Risk Score | Small molecule | Other |ESSA Pharma Inc.|Last Updated: Dec 14, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment200

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Evolocumab · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT04665830PCSK 9 Inhibition as Secondary Prevention in Renal Transplant PatientsKideny Transplant Recipients With High Cardiovascular Risk Score
COMPLETED200 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
PCSK 9 Inhibition as Secondary Prevention in Renal Transplant Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Any major cardiovascular events
24 months

cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina, or coronary revascularization

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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposePREVENTION

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Group 1ACTIVE_COMPARATOREvolocumab group, patients who are receiving this therapy for 12 months.
Group 2PLACEBO_COMPARATORThe Statin group includes patients who are maintained on statin therapy.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
EvolocumabDRUGtreated patients with evolocumab for high cholesterol
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Eligibility Criteria

SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Signed informed consent, 2. Male or female Kuwaiti older than 30 and younger than ≤ 80 years of age at the signing of informed consent 3. History of clinically evident cardiovascular disease(diagnosis of myocardial infarction; non-hemorrhagic stroke or symptomatic peripher...

Countries:Kuwait
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Frequently asked questions about Evolocumab

What is Evolocumab used for in kidney transplant recipients with high cardiovascular risk score?

Evolocumab is being studied for use in kidney transplant recipients with a high cardiovascular risk score. It is an investigational small molecule being evaluated as secondary prevention in this patient population. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development, though the specific trial has been completed.

What does Evolocumab target?

Evolocumab targets PCSK9, as indicated by the clinical trial title 'PCSK 9 Inhibition as Secondary Prevention in Renal Transplant Patients'. By inhibiting PCSK9, the drug is intended to lower cardiovascular risk in kidney transplant recipients with a high cardiovascular risk score.

Who makes Evolocumab?

Evolocumab is being developed by ESSA Pharma Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker EPIX. The company is conducting clinical research on this drug for the indication of kidney transplant recipients with high cardiovascular risk.

What phase is Evolocumab in?

Evolocumab is in Phase 3 clinical development. The Phase 3 trial, NCT04665830, has been completed. The drug is investigational and has not been reported as approved for this indication. It is being studied as secondary prevention in renal transplant patients.

What clinical trials is Evolocumab in?

Evolocumab has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, NCT04665830, titled 'PCSK 9 Inhibition as Secondary Prevention in Renal Transplant Patients'. This randomized, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 200 participants in Kuwait and studied the drug in kidney transplant recipients with a high cardiovascular risk score.