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High-Resolution Assessment of Coronary Plaques in a Global Evolocumab Randomized Study (HUYGENS)
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Evolocumab, Placebo, and 1 other intervention for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Completed, enrolled 164 participants across 33 sites in 7 countries.
Detailed Summary
To evaluate the effect of evolocumab on fibrous cap thickness (FCT) in participants with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) who are taking maximally tolerated statin therapy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive evolocumab (AMG 145) subcutaneous monthly.
Participants will receive matching placebo subcutaneous monthly.
high-intensity statin treatment with atorvastatin ≥ 40 mg daily or equivalent as background therapy Investigators will up-titrate statin therapy to the maximally tolerated dose, in accordance with local guidelines, prior to randomization.