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A Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein(a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on the Progression of Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis
A Randomized Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Trial Assessing the Impact of Lipoprotein(a) Lowering With Pelacarsen (TQJ230) on the Progression of Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis [Lp(a)FRONTIERS CAVS]
Who can join
Ages 50 to 80 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female ≥50 to \<80 years of age at Screening Part II * Lp(a) ≥175 nmol/L at the screening visit, measured at the Central laboratory * Mild or moderate calcific aortic valve stenosis * At the randomization visit, participant must be optimally treated for existing CV risk factors Exclusion Criteria: * Severe calcific aortic valve stenosis * Uncontrolled hypertension * History of malignancy of any organ system * History of hemorrhagic stroke or other major bleeding * Platelet count ≤ LLN * Active liver disease or hepatic dysfunction * Significant kidney disease * Pregnant or nursing women Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
About the study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of pelacarsen (TQJ230) administered subcutaneously once monthly compared to placebo in slowing the progression of calcific aortic valve stenosis.
What is being tested
- Pelacarsen (TQJ230) 80mg (drug)
- Matching placebo (drug)
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Participants: 502 · Started: Mar 7, 2024
Contact the study team
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Phone: 1-888-669-6682
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals · Phone: +41613241111
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05646381
Locations in the U.S.
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.