120 Participants NeededMy employer runs this trial

QCZ484 + Inclisiran for Hypertension and High Cholesterol

Recruiting at 26 trial locations
NP
Overseen ByNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Must be taking: Statins
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, factorial design Phase 2 study to evaluate the pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of a combination of QCZ484 and inclisiran compared to QCZ484, inclisiran, and placebo in participants with hypertension and concomitant hypercholesterolemia.

Who Is on the Research Team?

NP

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Principal Investigator

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults aged 18–75 who have high blood pressure (systolic BP between 140 and 165) and high cholesterol that isn't controlled by current medications. Participants can be on up to two stable blood pressure medicines and must have LDL cholesterol between 70–190 mg/dL.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 18 and 75 years old.
Fasting serum LDL-C ≥70 mg/dL and <190 mg/dL using Friedewald equation confirmed at Screening Visit 2
Fasting triglyceride <400 mg/dL confirmed at Screening Visit 2
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Exclusion Criteria

Other protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
I feel dizzy or faint when I stand up.
I am not taking any medications that are not allowed in this study.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
2 visits (in-person)

Treatment

Participants are randomized to receive a combination of QCZ484 and inclisiran, QCZ484, inclisiran, or placebo once on Day 1 at the Baseline/Randomization visit

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Safety Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

Up to 12 months

Open-label extension (optional)

Eligible participants who complete the treatment period have the option to participate in an open-label extension study

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study tests the effects of combining QCZ484 with inclisiran versus each drug alone or placebo in people with both high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Participants are randomly assigned to different groups, and neither they nor their doctors know which treatment they're getting.

How Is the Trial Designed?

4

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: QCZ484 + InclisiranExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: QCZ484Active Control1 Intervention
Group III: InclisiranActive Control1 Intervention
Group IV: PlaceboPlacebo Group2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Lead Sponsor

Trials
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Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
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Chief Executive Officer since 2018

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Dr. Shreeram Aradhye

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Chief Medical Officer since 2021

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