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A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Five Doses and Two Dose Regimens of SAR236553 Over 12 Weeks in Patients With Primary Hypercholesterolemia and LDL-cholesterol ≥ 100 mg/dL (≥ 2.59 mmol/L) on Ongoing Stable Atorvastatin Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Alirocumab, Placebo (for alirocumab), and 1 other intervention for Hypercholesterolemia. Completed, enrolled 183 participants across 38 sites.
Detailed Summary
Primary Objective: * To evaluate the effect of alirocumab (SAR236553/REGN727) on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels after 12 weeks of treatment in comparison with placebo in participants with LDL-C ≥ 100 mg/dL (≥ 2.59 mmol/L) on ongoing stable atorvastatin therapy. Secondary Objectives: * To evaluate the effects of alirocumab on other lipid levels after 12 weeks of treatment in comparison with placebo * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of alirocumab * To evaluate the development of anti-alirocumab antibodies * To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of alirocumab
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Two SC injections in the abdomen only.
Two subcutaneous (SC) injections in the abdomen only.
Orally once daily at a stable dose of 10 mg, 20 mg, or 40 mg as background therapy.