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ALN-PCSSC

Phase 2

Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease | Small molecule | Cardiovascular |Novartis AG|Last Updated: May 18, 2020

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment501

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

ALN-PCSSC · 2 trials · 4 indications

Phase 2 2
NCT02963311A Study of ALN-PCSSC in Participants With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia
COMPLETED9 Analytics
NCT02597127Trial to Evaluate the Effect of ALN-PCSSC Treatment on Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
COMPLETED501 Analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
A Study of ALN-PCSSC in Participants With Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
Homozygous Familial HypercholesterolemiaUnlock trial analytics
PHASE2COMPLETED
Trial to Evaluate the Effect of ALN-PCSSC Treatment on Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C)
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular DiseaseUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage Change From Day 1 to Day 90 in LDL-C
Day 1, Day 90

Due to the small number of subjects, and the fact that the data are not normally distributed, the data are presented as descriptive statistics with no inferential and limited summary statistics presented.

Percentage Change From Day 1 to Day 180 (or Final Visit) in LDL-C
Day 1, Day 180 (or Final Visit)
Percentage Change in LDL-C From Baseline to Day 180
Baseline to 180 days

Percent Change in LDL-C (beta-quantification) from Baseline to Day 180 in MITT Population

Secondary Endpoints

Absolute Change From Day 1 to Day 90 and to Day 180 (or Final Visit) in LDL-C
Day 1, Day 90, Day 180 (or Final Visit)
Percentage Change From Day 1 to Day 60 and to Day 90 in PCSK9
Day 1, Day 60, Day 90
Absolute Change From Day 1 to Day 60 and to Day 90 in PCSK9
Day 1, Day 60, Day 90
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNA
MaskingNONE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
ALN-PCSSCEXPERIMENTAL300 milligrams (mg) administered subcutaneous (SC) on Day 1. Participants with a mean serum proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) levels not suppressed by \>70% at Day 60 or Day 90, as compared to baseline, will receive a second dose at Day 90 or Day 104, respectively, based on PCSK9 levels from the previous visit. Participants also received standard of care as background therapy.
ALN-PCSSC 200 mg (bi-annual dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 200 milligram (mg) SC administration once at Day 1
ALN-PCSSC 300 mg (bi-annual dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 300 mg SC administration once at Day 1
ALN-PCSSC 500 mg (bi-annual dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 500 mg SC administration once at Day 1
Normal Saline (bi-annual dosing)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSaline SC administration once at Day 1
ALN-PCSSC 100 mg (quarterly dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 100 mg SC administration twice at Day 1 and Day 90
ALN-PCSSC 200 mg (quarterly dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 200 mg SC administration twice at Day 1 and Day 90
ALN-PCSSC 300 mg (quarterly dosing)EXPERIMENTALALN-PCSSC 300 mg SC administration twice at Day 1 and Day 90
Normal Saline (quarterly dosing)PLACEBO_COMPARATORSaline SC administration twice at Day 1 and Day 90

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
ALN-PCSSCDRUGALN-PCSSC is a small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) that inhibits PCSK9 synthesis and is given as SC injections.
Standard of CareDRUGIncluded maximally-tolerated statin therapy and/or other low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C)-lowering therapies.
Normal SalineDRUGSaline (sterile, normal, 0.9%) solution given as SC injections
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range12 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites3

Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females, ≥12 years of age with a diagnosis of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia by genetic confirmation or a clinical diagnosis based on a history of an untreated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration \>500 mg/deciliter (dL) \[13 millimoles...

Countries:United StatesNetherlandsSouth AfricaCanadaGermanyUnited Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about ALN-PCSSC

What is ALN-PCSSC used for?

ALN-PCSSC is an investigational small molecule being developed for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. It is a Phase 2 drug candidate that has been studied in clinical trials for lowering low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in these patient populations.

Who makes ALN-PCSSC?

ALN-PCSSC is being developed by Novartis AG (NVS). The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's effect on LDL-C levels in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

What phase is ALN-PCSSC in?

ALN-PCSSC is in Phase 2 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. Two Phase 2 trials have been completed, one with 501 participants and another with 9 participants.

What clinical trials is ALN-PCSSC in?

ALN-PCSSC has been studied in two completed Phase 2 trials. NCT02597127 evaluated its effect on LDL-C in 501 participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, familial hypercholesterolemia, or diabetes. NCT02963311 studied the drug in 9 participants with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

Is ALN-PCSSC the same as any other drug?

ALN-PCSSC is a distinct investigational drug candidate developed by Novartis. No alternative names have been reported for this compound in the clinical trial data available.