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Evaluate Low Doses of AEGR-733 on Hepatic Fat Accumulation by MRS

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+14 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

To determine safety and effectiveness of low-dose therapeutic AEGR-733 +/- atorvastatin, ezetimibe or fenofibrate (compared to placebo) on liver fat accumulation measured by Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Research Team

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William Sasiela, PhD

Principal Investigator

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

LDL-C between 100 and 190 mg/dL
Hepatic fat under 6.2% per MRS

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • AEGR-733 (Other)
  • AEGR-733 and atorvastatin (Other)
  • AEGR-733 and ezetimibe (Other)
  • AEGR-733 and fenofibrate (Other)
  • Placebo (Other)
Participant Groups
8Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: 4Active Control1 Intervention
7.5 mg AEGR-733
Group II: 2Active Control1 Intervention
2.5 mg AEGR-733
Group III: 3Active Control1 Intervention
5 mg AEGR-733
Group IV: 5Active Control1 Intervention
10 mg AEGR-733
Group V: 7Active Control1 Intervention
5 mg AEGR-733 + 145 mg fenofibrate
Group VI: 6Active Control1 Intervention
5 mg AEGR-733 + 20 mg atorvastatin
Group VII: 8Active Control1 Intervention
5 mg AEGR-733 + 10 mg ezetimibe
Group VIII: 1Placebo Group1 Intervention
Placebo

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Sterling Research GroupCincinnati, OH
University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
Scripps ClinicSan Diego, CA
Radiant ResearchSanta Rosa, CA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
20
Patients Recruited
1,630,000+