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Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of K-877 in Adult Patients With Fasting High Triglyceride Levels and Normal Renal Function

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+219 other locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of K-877 in adult patients with fasting high triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL and \<2000 mg/dL and normal renal function.

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Able to understand and willing to comply with all study requirements and procedures throughout the duration of the study and give written informed consent;
Aged ≥18 years;
Aged ≥21 years with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) (history of acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction, stable or unstable angina, coronary or other arterial revascularization, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) presumed to be of atherosclerotic origin, or peripheral arterial disease or revascularization), on a high-intensity statin (or moderate-intensity statin if not a candidate for high-intensity statin due to safety concerns);
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Fenofibrate (Fibrate)
  • K-877 (PPAR alpha agonist)
  • Placebo (for Fenofibrate) (Drug)
  • Placebo (for K-877) (Drug)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: 40 Week ExtensionActive Control4 Interventions
K-877 with placebo matching fenofibrate or fenofibrate with placebo matching K-877 for 40 weeks
Group II: 12 Week EfficacyPlacebo Group2 Interventions
K-877 or placebo comparator twice daily for 12 weeks

Fenofibrate is already approved in Canada for the following indications:

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Approved in Canada as Fenofibrate for:
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertriglyceridemia

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Arrowhead Health CentersGlendale, AZ
DCT-AACT, LLC, dba Discovery Clinical TrialsAustin, TX
Cahaba Research, Inc.Birmingham, AL
Phoenix Medical Research Institute, LLCPeoria, AZ
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Kowa Research Institute, Inc.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
46
Patients Recruited
16,400+