About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of muvalaplin in reducing cardiovascular risk in participants with high lipoprotein(a) who have cardiovascular disease or are at risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Have Lp(a) ≥175 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L)

Have had a prior atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) event (such as heart attack, stroke, or procedure to restore blood flow to the heart or other parts of the body) within 10 years prior to screening

Documented coronary artery disease (CAD), carotid stenosis, or peripheral artery disease (PAD) without a history of ASCVD event

A high coronary artery calcium (CAC) score

Disqualifiers

Have experienced a major cardiovascular event or surgery, such as heart attack, stroke, or procedure to restore blood flow to the heart or other parts of the body, within 90 days prior to screening or occurring between screening and randomization

Are planning or expected to undergo a procedure to restore blood flow in the arteries or a major heart surgery during the study

Have uncontrolled high blood pressure

Have New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Muvalaplin
  • Placebo

Treatment groups

10,450 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

762
Argentina
CEC - Consultorios de Especialidades Cardiovasculares8000, Bahía Blanca Argentina
Buenos Aires Macula S.A1061, Buenos Aires Argentina
Cardiología Palermo1425, Buenos Aires Argentina
CEMEDICC1407GTN, Buenos Aires Argentina

Sponsors and collaborators

Eli Lilly and Company

Lead sponsor