Eprotirome (KB2115) is a liver selective thyroid hormone that can induce hyperthyroidism in the liver, while an euthyroid state is preserved in the extrahepatic tissue. Eprotirome has in a clinical 2-weeks studies demonstrated pronounced reduction of independent risk factors for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of KB2115 as monotherapy following 12 weeks of exposure compared to placebo. The aim of the study is to assess efficacy (LDL-cholesterol lowering effects) and safety of KB2115.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
142
Jens Kristensen
Huddinge, Sweden
LDL cholesterol
Time frame: Week 12
Lipid variables, Thyroid hormone levels, Bone markers,DEXA, ECG, Echocardiography, liver enzymes
Time frame: 12 week
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