Healthy Participants study: AZD4954
Official title A Study to Investigate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of AZD4954 in Healthy Adult Participants With or Without Elevated Lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) Levels, and Participants With Dyslipidemia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06980428
What this study is testing
What is AZD4954?
AZD4954 is an investigational oral medicine being studied for its safety, tolerability, and effects on lipoprotein(a) and cholesterol levels in healthy people and those with dyslipidemia.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study will look at how safe and well the drug is, how the body handles it, and how it affects the body after single and multiple doses.
- Who it's for
- Healthy adults or adults with dyslipidemia, including those with high Lp(a) levels.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive the drug in increasing doses, have blood and other tests done, and attend scheduled clinic visits.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Participants with plasminogen level (concentration) within normal range at the Screening Visit.
- All females must have a negative pregnancy test at the Screening Visit and on admission to the study site.
- Females of childbearing potential must not be lactating and if heterosexually active must agree to use an approved method of highly effective...
- Females of non-childbearing potential must be confirmed at the Screening Visit.
- Male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
You likely can't join if
- History of any clinically important disease or disorder.
- History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution...
- Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of study intervention.
- Participants with known bleeding or coagulation disorders.
- Participants who have an elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (\> 3 mg/L) or have a prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR)...
- Any clinically important abnormalities in hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, abnormal vital signs or abnormal laboratory values.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants with plasminogen level (concentration) within normal range at the Screening Visit.
- All females must have a negative pregnancy test at the Screening Visit and on admission to the study site.
- Females of childbearing potential must not be lactating and if heterosexually active must agree to use an approved method of highly effective contraception.
- Females of non-childbearing potential must be confirmed at the Screening Visit.
- Male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m² inclusive.
- A Japanese participant is defined as having both parents and 4 grandparents who are ethnically Japanese.
- Male and female participants aged 18 to 70 years with suitable veins for cannulation or repeated venipuncture.
- Have a BMI \> 18 kg/m².
- Participants must have elevated Lp(a) ≥ 70 mg/dL (150 nmol/L) at the Screening Visit.
- Participants with a fasting LDL-C ≥ 70 mg/dL and \< 190 mg/L at the Screening Visit.
- Participants should be receiving moderate or high-intensity statin therapy for ≥ 2 months prior to the Screening Visit, according to the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines on blood...
- Participants with documented coronary artery disease, stroke, or peripheral artery disease or at moderate or high risk for an atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease event.
- There should be no planned medication or dose change during study participation.
- History of any clinically important disease or disorder.
- History or presence of gastrointestinal, hepatic, or renal disease or any other condition known to interfere with absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of drugs.
- Any clinically important illness, medical/surgical procedure, or trauma within 4 weeks of the first administration of study intervention.
- Participants with known bleeding or coagulation disorders.
- Participants who have an elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (\> 3 mg/L) or have a prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) or activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) \> 1.25 times × upper...
- Any clinically important abnormalities in hematology, coagulation, clinical chemistry, urinalysis, abnormal vital signs or abnormal laboratory values.
- Any positive result on Screening for serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb), hepatitis C virus (HCV) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Any clinically important abnormalities in rhythm, conduction, or morphology of the resting 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) at Screening.
- Use of any prescribed or nonprescribed medication including antacids, analgesics (other than paracetamol/acetaminophen), herbal remedies, intake of \> 3 × daily recommended levels of vitamins and minerals during the 2...
- Acute ischemic cardiovascular event in the last 12 months prior to randomization.
- Poorly controlled diabetes.
- Previous administration of Lp(a) inhibitor.
- Have uncontrolled hypertension.
- Abnormal vital heart rate.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Glendale, California, United States
- Inverness, Florida, United States
- Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Port Orange, Florida, United States
- Brooklyn, Maryland, United States
- San Antonio, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Glendale, California, United States; Inverness, Florida, United States; Jacksonville, Florida, United States; Port Orange, Florida, United States; Brooklyn, Maryland, United States; San Antonio, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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