The purpose of this study is to determine safety and efficacy of mipomersen (ISIS 301012) in the reduction of total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and apolipoprotein B (apoB) in high risk subjects intolerant to statins.
In humans, apoB is the principal apolipoprotein of the atherogenic lipoproteins, comprising very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). ApoB messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) is abundantly present in the liver. Within the endoplasmatic reticulum, apoB requires lipidation by microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, which allows apoB to be incorporated in the VLDL particle within the lumen of the endoplasmatic reticulum. Non-lipidated apoB is readily degraded via ubiquitination. Notably, apoB within the VLDL particle is obligatory for hepatic secretion of VLDL. ApoB remains present within the VLDL-metabolism pathway, from secretion to clearance of the end product LDL by the liver LDL receptor. As a consequence, apoB reliably reflects the total burden of atherogenic lipoproteins. Thus, apoB carries strong prognostic value for cardiovascular events, which exceeds the predictive value of LDL-C. Conversely, decreased levels of apoB (e.g. in familial hypobetalipoproteinemia) have been associated with reduced levels of atherosclerosis. These genetic observations have prompted interest in pharmacologic inhibition of apoB synthesis. Mipomersen (ISIS 301012) is an antisense drug targeted to human apoB, the principal apolipoprotein of LDL and its metabolic precursor, VLDL. Mipomersen (ISIS 301012) is complementary to the coding region of the mRNA for apoB, binding by Watson and Crick base pairing. The hybridization (binding) of mipomersen (ISIS 301012) to the cognate mRNA results in Ribonuclease (RNase) H-mediated degradation of the cognate mRNA, thus inhibiting translation of the apoB protein. This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study to assess the safety and efficacy of mipomersen administration in high-risk statin-intolerant patients with hypercholesterolemia. This study consisted of a ≤3-week screening period, 26 weeks of treatment, and a 24-week post-treatment follow-up period. Eligible patients were randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive mipomersen 200 mg or matching volume placebo subcutaneous (SC) injections weekly. Following the screening visit, eligible patients returned to the study center for clinical evaluation every week for study drug administration and assessments.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
Unnamed facility
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Percent Change From Baseline in Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
LDL-C was measured in mg/dL. Samples were taken following an overnight fast. For patients with triglycerides \<400 mg/dL, LDL-C was obtained using Friedewald's calculation; and for patients with triglycerides ≥400 mg/dL, LDL-C was directly measured by the central laboratory using ultracentrifugation. The primary efficacy time point was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol at Baseline and the Primary Efficacy Time Point
The primary efficacy time point (PET) was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Summary of Participants With Adverse Events
The on-treatment time frame spanned the time during which the study drug was administered until the later of the primary efficacy time point and 14 days beyond the last study drug date. Adverse events (AEs) were considered related if assessed by the Investigator as possibly, probably or definitely related to study drug. Severity was assessed as: * Mild-symptom barely noticeable to the patient or do not make the patient uncomfortable; * Moderate-symptom makes the patient uncomfortable, affects performance of daily activities; * Severe-symptom causes the patient severe discomfort, may cause cessation of treatment with the study drug. Serious AEs (SAEs) are those that resulted in death, were life-threatening, required or prolonged inpatient hospitalization, resulted in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, congenital anomaly, or resulted in an important medical event that may have jeopardized the patient or required medical or surgical intervention.
Time frame: Pre-treatment (prior to first dose), On-treatment (Day 1 to week 28), Post-treatment (Week 28-52)
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RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
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Percent Change From Baseline in Apolipoprotein B at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
Apolipoprotein B was measured in mg/dL. Samples were taken following an overnight fast. The primary efficacy time point was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Apolipoprotein B at Baseline and at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
The primary efficacy time point (PET) was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
Total cholesterol was measured in mg/dL. Samples were taken following an overnight fast. The primary efficacy time point was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Total Cholesterol at Baseline and at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
The primary efficacy time point (PET) was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Percent Change From Baseline in Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was measured in mg/dL. Samples were taken following an overnight fast. The primary efficacy time point was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).
Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol at Baseline and at the Primary Efficacy Time Point
The primary efficacy time point (PET) was the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose of study treatment.
Time frame: Baseline (the average of the screening and Day 1 pre-treatment assessments) and the Primary Efficacy Time point (PET; Week 28 or the post-baseline visit closest to 14 days after the last dose).