Study on Long-Term Safety of Pelacarsen for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Who Completed the Frontiers Apheresis Study

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What is this study about?

This clinical trial is focused on studying the long-term safety and tolerability of a treatment called pelacarsen, also known by its code name TQJ230. The study is specifically for patients with cardiovascular disease who have previously participated in a related study. Cardiovascular disease refers to conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks or strokes. The treatment involves a solution for injection that is administered using a pre-filled syringe.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well patients tolerate the treatment over an extended period. Participants will receive the treatment through injections under the skin, known as subcutaneous use. The study will monitor any adverse effects or serious adverse events, as well as changes in laboratory evaluations and vital signs. The study will also track the number of lipoprotein apheresis sessions, a procedure that removes certain fats from the blood, performed each year for up to five years.

Throughout the study, the levels of a specific type of fat in the blood, known as Lp(a), will be measured at various intervals to see how they change compared to the start of the previous study. This will help researchers understand the long-term impact of pelacarsen on cardiovascular health. Participants in this study have already completed a prior study and are considered safe to continue by their healthcare provider. The study aims to provide valuable information on the safety of pelacarsen for individuals with cardiovascular disease.

1 joining the study

Participation begins after signing an informed consent form. This document confirms understanding and agreement to participate in the study.

Eligibility requires successful completion of the previous study, known as the parent study, and a determination by the investigator that participation is safe.

2 medication administration

The medication used in this study is called pelacarsen, also known as TQJ230.

It is administered as a solution for injection using a pre-filled syringe.

The injection is given under the skin, a method known as subcutaneous use.

3 monitoring and assessments

Regular monitoring includes checking for any adverse events or serious adverse events, conducting laboratory evaluations, and measuring vital signs.

The duration of drug exposure is also recorded to ensure safety and tolerability.

4 lipoprotein apheresis sessions

The number of lipoprotein apheresis sessions is tracked yearly for up to five years.

Lipoprotein apheresis is a procedure that removes certain fats from the blood.

5 evaluation of lipoprotein levels

The study measures changes in lipoprotein levels, specifically Lp(a), at various intervals: month 1, month 3, month 6, month 9, month 12, and then every six months.

These measurements are compared to the baseline levels recorded in the parent study.

6 study duration

The study is expected to continue until September 2, 2028.

Participants will be involved in the study for the duration necessary to complete all required assessments and monitoring.

Who Can Join the Study?

  • The participant must provide a signed informed consent before joining the study. This means they agree to take part after understanding what the study involves.
  • The participant must have successfully completed the previous study, known as the “parent study,” and be considered safe to join this study by the doctor’s judgment. If the participant had to stop the previous study early for medical or safety reasons before week 52, they are not considered to have completed it successfully.
  • Both men and women can participate in the study.
  • The study includes people from certain age groups, specifically adults and older adults.
  • The study may include individuals who are considered part of a vulnerable population, meaning they might need extra care or protection.

Who Cannot Join the Study?

  • Patients who are currently undergoing apheresis cannot participate. Apheresis is a medical procedure where blood is taken from the body, a part of it is removed or treated, and then the rest is returned to the body.

Where you can join this trial?

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Other Sites

Site Name City Country Status
Universitaetsklinikum Erlangen AöR Erlangen Germany
Institut fuer Klinische Transfusionsmedizin und Immungenetik Ulm gGmbH Ulm Germany
Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin Berlin Germany
Agaplesion Frankfurter Diakonie Kliniken gGmbH Frankfurt Germany
Sxt Jluhvzsitoemlaz Cemqcutwyuq gmsoh Cloppenburg Germany
Khrnoxjz dhd Ubsnfbtkaiyv Mjnccqpf Afu Munich Germany
Uoljoajvohwvushdizcjj Wqprjomcq Akk Wuerzburg Germany

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Trial status

Country Status Recruitment Start
Germany Germany
Not recruiting
02.09.2023

Trial locations

Investigated drugs:

Pelacarsen (TQJ230) is a medication being studied for its long-term safety and tolerability in patients with cardiovascular disease. It is designed to help manage elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), which is a type of fat in the blood that can increase the risk of heart disease. This study is for patients who have already completed a previous study involving this medication.

Cardiovascular Disease – Cardiovascular disease refers to a group of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels. It often involves narrowed or blocked blood vessels, which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or strokes. Over time, these conditions can cause the heart to weaken or fail. The disease progresses as plaque builds up in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow. This can result in symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and irregular heartbeats. Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and smoking can influence the progression of the disease.

Trial ID:
2023-503611-16-00
Protocol code:
CTQJ230A12302E1
Trial Phase:
Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

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