Clinical trial • Phase III • Endocrinology

SYNTHETIC DOUBLE-STRANDED SIRNA OLIGONUCLEOTIDE DIRECTED AGAINST APOLIPOPROTEIN C-III MRNA AND COVALENTLY LINKED TO A LIGAND CONTAINING THREE N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE RESIDUES for Severe hypertriglyceridemia

Phase III trial of SYNTHETIC DOUBLE-STRANDED SIRNA OLIGONUCLEOTIDE DIRECTED AGAINST APOLIPOPROTEIN C-III MRNA AND COVALENTLY LINKED TO A LIGAND CONTAINING…

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Endocrinology
Trial Disease
Severe hypertriglyceridemia
Trial Stage
Phase III
Drug Modality
Oligonucleotide
Orphan Drug
Yes

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
28-05-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
23-09-2025

Trial design

Randomised, placebo (plozasiran injection placebo) — matched placebo comparator; dose/schedule for placebo not specified. active investigational product: aro-apoc3 pfs (plozasiran) administered subcutaneously every 3 months (sc q3 months) as stated in study objectives.-controlled Phase III trial in Austria, Sweden, Bulgaria and others.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Placebo (Plozasiran Injection Placebo) — matched placebo comparator; dose/schedule for placebo not specified. Active investigational product: ARO-APOC3 PFS (plozasiran) administered subcutaneously every 3 months (SC q3 months) as stated in study objectives.
Target Sample Size
233

Eligibility

Recruits 233 Vulnerable population flag selected. Study documents include specific 'Pregnant Partner ICF' forms and multiple informed consent documents (Main ICF, Pregnant Partner ICF, Optional consent forms) in country-specific versions (examples: English, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Swedish). Participants are adults (≥18) so consent is provided by the participant; specific pregnancy-partner consent forms are provided where applicable. No participant assent procedures are described in the available metadata..

Pregnancy Exclusion
Males, or nonpregnant (who do not plan to become pregnant) nonlactating females, who are ≥18 years of age at screening
Vulnerable Population
Vulnerable population flag selected. Study documents include specific 'Pregnant Partner ICF' forms and multiple informed consent documents (Main ICF, Pregnant Partner ICF, Optional consent forms) in country-specific versions (examples: English, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Swedish). Participants are adults (≥18) so consent is provided by the participant; specific pregnancy-partner consent forms are provided where applicable. No participant assent procedures are described in the available metadata.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Males, or nonpregnant (who do not plan to become pregnant) nonlactating females, who are ≥18 years of age at screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Established diagnosis of SHTG and prior documented evidence (medical history) of fasting TG levels of ≥880 mg/dL (≥10 mmol/L)"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Fasting TG level ≥500 mg/dL (≥5.65 mmol/L) collected during the screening period"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Documented evidence of at least 1 prior AP event (according to the clinical diagnosis per medical records) not attributed to other etiologies (eg, gallstones, alcohol), occurring within the last 5 years (60 months) prior to screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Fasting LDL-C ≤130 mg/dL (≤3.37 mmol/L) at screening"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Screening HbA1c ≤9.5%"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Willing to follow diet counseling and maintain a stable low-fat diet"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Participants must be on standard of care lipid- and TG-lowering medications per local guidelines (unless documented as intolerant as determined by the Investigator)"}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any hepatocyte-targeted siRNA that targets lipids and/or triglycerides within 365 days before Day 1 (except inclisiran, which is permitted). Administration of investigational drug and inclisiran must be separated by at least 4 weeks."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any other hepatocyte-targeted siRNA or antisense oligonucleotide molecule within 60 days or within 5-half-lives before Day 1 based on plasma PK, whichever is longer."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Acute pancreatitis ≤ 4 weeks prior to Randomization/Day 1."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Body mass index >45 kg/m2"}
  • {"criterion_text":"- Use of any hepatocyte-targeted siRNA that targets lipids and/or triglycerides within 365 days before Day 1 (except inclisiran, which is permitted). Administration of investigational drug and inclisiran must be separated by at least 4 weeks."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to first occurrence of positively adjudicated AP event (event occurring more than 10 days after the first dose of study drug) compared with placebo during the double-blind treatment period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-first-event analysis of positively adjudicated acute pancreatitis (AP) events occurring more than 10 days after first dose; events adjudicated and compared versus placebo during the double-blind treatment period."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Percent change in fasting serum TG levels from baseline to Month 12 (V9) compared with placebo","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Percent change from baseline to Month 12 (visit V9) in fasting serum triglycerides compared against placebo."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of participants who achieve average fasting TG levels of <880 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) from Month 3 to the end of the double-blind treatment period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion achieving mean fasting TG <880 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) averaged from Month 3 through end of double-blind period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Proportion of participants who achieve average fasting TG levels of <500 mg/dL (5.65 mmol/L) from Month 3 to the end of the double-blind treatment period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion achieving mean fasting TG <500 mg/dL (5.65 mmol/L) averaged from Month 3 through end of double-blind period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Time to first occurrence of major abdominal pain event* (event occurring more than 10 days after the first dose of study drug) compared with placebo * Major abdominal pain event defined as any of the following: 1) positively adjudicated AP, or 2) positively adjudicated presentation to emergency room and/or hospitalization with abdominal pain for which no other etiology has been identified, or 3) need to initiate apheresis to decrease TG levels","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Time-to-first-event analysis for major abdominal pain events (defined as positively adjudicated AP; or adjudicated ER visit/hospitalization for abdominal pain with no other identified etiology; or initiation of apheresis to lower TG), events occurring >10 days after first dose, compared to placebo."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in patient-reported productivity and activity impairment as assessed by the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Questionnaire: Specific Health Problem (WPAI SHP) score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in WPAI-SHP score (patient-reported productivity and activity impairment)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Change from baseline in patient-reported health status as assessed by the EuroQol 5-dimension instrument (EQ 5D 5L) score","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Change from baseline in EQ-5D-5L patient-reported health status score."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- The frequency and severity of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) from baseline to end of study (EOS) of each treatment period","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Frequency and severity summary of TEAEs from baseline to end of study for each treatment period."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Adjudicated MACE event rates","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Adjudicated major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) rates."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
233
Recruitment Window Months
50
Consent Approach
Informed consent is provided by the participant (all participants are adults ≥18). Multiple subject information and informed consent forms are provided (Main ICF, Pregnant Partner ICF, Optional FSR ICF, Optional Genetic Testing ICF). Documents are available in multiple languages/country-specific versions (examples include English, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Swedish). Pregnant partner-specific consent documents are provided where applicable.

Methods

  • Doctor-to-Patient Letter (K2_Recruitment Material / Doctor-to-Patient Letter) — channel: letter from physician to patient; country-specific versions present (e.g., AUT, SWE, BG).
  • Physician Referral Letter / Physician Referral Brochure (K2_Physician Referral Letter / K2_Physician Referral Brochure) — channel: physician outreach/referral; country-specific materials (e.g., HUN).
  • Patient Brochure / Patient-facing materials (K2_Recruitment Material_Patient Brochure / K1_Patient Brochure) — channel: patient information brochures for potential participants; country-specific versions available.
  • Recruitment arrangements and informed consent procedure forms (K1_Informed consent and patient recruitment procedure) — channel: recruitment process documentation and procedures provided to sites; English and country-specific versions.
  • Patient ID Card / Patient Study Guide / Emergency Room Visit Request Card — materials provided to enrolled participants to support recruitment/enrolment and retention.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
21
Total Number Of Participants
55

Austria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
05-09-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-09-2025
Processing Time Days
24
Number Of Sites
3
Number Of Participants
9

Sites

Site Name
Medical University Of Graz
Department Name
Univ. Klinik für Innere Medizin Diabetes- und Stoffwechselambulanz
Principal Investigator Name
Julia Mader
Principal Investigator Email
julia.mader@medunigraz.at
Contact Person Name
Julia Mader
Contact Person Email
julia.mader@medunigraz.at
Site Name
Konvent Der Barmherzigen Brueder
Department Name
Konventhospital der Barmherzigen Brüder Linz Interne Abteilung
Principal Investigator Name
Martin Clodi
Principal Investigator Email
Martin.clodi@bblinz.at
Contact Person Name
Martin Clodi
Contact Person Email
Martin.clodi@bblinz.at
Site Name
Klinik Hietzing
Department Name
Klinik Hietzing 3. Medizinische Abteilung
Principal Investigator Name
Thomas Stulnig
Principal Investigator Email
thomas.stulnig@meduniwien.ac.at
Contact Person Name
Thomas Stulnig

Sweden

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-06-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
23-09-2025
Processing Time Days
98
Number Of Sites
2
Number Of Participants
6

Sites

Site Name
Karolinska University Hospital
Department Name
Medical Unit Endocrinology and Cardion Metabolic Unit
Principal Investigator Name
Paolo Parini
Principal Investigator Email
paolo.parini@regionstockholm.se
Contact Person Name
Paolo Parini
Site Name
Sahlgrenska University Hospital-Vaestra Goetalandsregionen
Department Name
Cardiology
Principal Investigator Name
Stefano Romeo
Principal Investigator Email
stefano.romeo@wlab.gu.se
Contact Person Name
Stefano Romeo
Contact Person Email
stefano.romeo@wlab.gu.se

Bulgaria

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
17-06-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
29-09-2025
Processing Time Days
104
Number Of Sites
12
Number Of Participants
24

Sites

Site Name
Medical Center Rusemed EOOD
Principal Investigator Name
Aleksandar Bosilkov
Principal Investigator Email
sash00992@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Aleksandar Bosilkov
Contact Person Email
sash00992@gmail.com
Site Name
Medical center 4LIFE Ltd.
Principal Investigator Name
Ismed Mehmedov
Principal Investigator Email
dr.mehmedov@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Ismed Mehmedov
Contact Person Email
dr.mehmedov@gmail.com
Site Name
Diagnostics And Consultation Center Convex Ltd.
Principal Investigator Name
Stefan Naydenov
Principal Investigator Email
snaydenov@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Stefan Naydenov
Contact Person Email
snaydenov@gmail.com
Site Name
Mbal Lyulin EAD
Department Name
Department of internal diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Stanislav Tsenov
Principal Investigator Email
steve58@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Stanislav Tsenov
Contact Person Email
steve58@abv.bg
Site Name
University Multiprofessional Hospital For Active Treatment Plovdiv AD
Department Name
Second Department of cardiology
Principal Investigator Name
Evrodi Cherkezov
Principal Investigator Email
evrodi12@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Evrodi Cherkezov
Contact Person Email
evrodi12@abv.bg
Site Name
Multispecialty hospital for active treatment Sveta Sofia EOOD
Department Name
Department of gastroenterology
Principal Investigator Name
Gergana Taneva
Principal Investigator Email
taneva.gergana@yahoo.com
Contact Person Name
Gergana Taneva
Contact Person Email
taneva.gergana@yahoo.com
Site Name
Umbal - Prof. D-R Stoyan Kirkovich AD
Department Name
Department of gastroenterology
Principal Investigator Name
Mariana Radicheva
Principal Investigator Email
dr.mradicheva@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Mariana Radicheva
Contact Person Email
dr.mradicheva@gmail.com
Site Name
Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment Heart and Brain EAD
Department Name
Clinic of cardiology
Principal Investigator Name
Yana Simova
Principal Investigator Email
ianasimova@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Yana Simova
Contact Person Email
ianasimova@gmail.com
Site Name
Alexandrovska University Hospital
Department Name
Clinic of cardiology
Principal Investigator Name
Kiril Karamfiloff
Principal Investigator Email
organic@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Kiril Karamfiloff
Contact Person Email
organic@abv.bg
Site Name
Medical Center Akad. Iv. Penchev EOOD
Principal Investigator Name
Emil Nachev
Principal Investigator Email
enatchev@abv.bg
Contact Person Name
Emil Nachev
Contact Person Email
enatchev@abv.bg
Site Name
University Multiprofile Hospital For Active Treatment Saint Georgi EAD
Department Name
Clinic of endocrinology and metabolic diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Sava Petrov
Principal Investigator Email
drsavapetrov@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Sava Petrov
Contact Person Email
drsavapetrov@gmail.com
Site Name
Medical Center Endomedical OOD
Principal Investigator Name
Ivaylo Bogomilov
Principal Investigator Email
dr.i.bogomilov@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Ivaylo Bogomilov
Contact Person Email
dr.i.bogomilov@gmail.com

Hungary

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
18-07-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
26-09-2025
Processing Time Days
70
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
16

Sites

Site Name
Privat Doktor Egeszseguegyi Szolgaltato Zrt.
Department Name
-
Principal Investigator Name
Andras Vertes
Principal Investigator Email
andrasvertes.smo@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Andras Vertes
Contact Person Email
andrasvertes.smo@gmail.com
Site Name
Semmelweis University
Department Name
Institute of Pancreatic Diseases
Principal Investigator Name
Peter Hegyi
Principal Investigator Email
hegyi2009@gmail.com
Contact Person Name
Peter Hegyi
Contact Person Email
hegyi2009@gmail.com
Site Name
University Of Szeged
Department Name
Department of Medicine
Principal Investigator Name
Robert Takacs
Principal Investigator Email
takacs.robert@med.u-szeged.hu
Contact Person Name
Robert Takacs
Contact Person Email
takacs.robert@med.u-szeged.hu
Site Name
University Of Pecs
Department Name
Klinikai Központ
Principal Investigator Name
Aron Vincze
Principal Investigator Email
vincze.aron@pte.hu
Contact Person Name
Aron Vincze
Contact Person Email
vincze.aron@pte.hu

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Organisation Type
Pharmaceutical company
Country Of Registered Address
United States

Contract research organisations

Name
IQVIA Limited
Responsibilities
Multiple sponsor duties including operational and safety support (codes: 1,10,11,12,13,15,2,5,6,8); contact eu_clinical_trials_information@iqvia.com
Name
Sharp Clinical Services LLC
Responsibilities
Sponsor duties code: 14; contact Dan.gourley@sharpclinical.com
Name
Cisys Inc.
Responsibilities
Electronic Adjudication System (EAS) vendor for adjudication services; duties code 15; contact dbeach@cisys.com
Name
Medidata Solutions Inc.
Responsibilities
Data/technology vendor duties code 7; contact Lyndsay.Zizza@3ds.com

Third parties

  • {"country":"United Kingdom","full_name":"IQVIA Limited","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 1,10,11,12,13,15 (Safety reporting to Ethics Committees only, eTMF),2,5,6,8","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Netherlands","full_name":"Manufacturing Packaging Farmaca (MPF) B.V.","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 14","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Sharp Clinical Services LLC","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 14","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Cisys Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 15 (Electronic Adjudication System (EAS) Vendor for adjudication services)","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Medidata Solutions Inc.","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 7","organisation_type":"Non-Pharmaceutical company"}
  • {"country":"Belgium","full_name":"MEDPACE LABORATORIES","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 4","organisation_type":"Laboratory/Research/Testing facility"}
  • {"country":"United States","full_name":"Almac Clinical Technologies LLC","duties_or_roles":"Sponsor duties codes: 3","organisation_type":"Pharmaceutical company"}

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
ARO-APOC3 PFS
Active Substance
SYNTHETIC DOUBLE-STRANDED SIRNA OLIGONUCLEOTIDE DIRECTED AGAINST APOLIPOPROTEIN C-III MRNA AND COVALENTLY LINKED TO A LIGAND CONTAINING THREE N-ACETYLGALACTOSAMINE RESIDUES
Modality
Oligonucleotide
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus 1 (EU marketing authorisation number PRD11241612 indicated in product dictionary)
Orphan Designation
Yes
Dose Levels
maxDailyDoseAmount: 25 mg; maxTotalDoseAmount: 425 mg
Frequency
Every 3 months (SC q3 months) as described in study objectives
Maximum Dose
425 mg
Investigational Product Name
Plozasiran Injection Placebo
Modality
Other

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