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  • MK-0616 (Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor) Cardiovascular Outcomes Study (MK-0616-015) CORALreef Outcomes

MK0616-015

MK-0616 (Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor) Cardiovascular Outcomes Study (MK-0616-015) CORALreef Outcomes

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Trial Purpose

This is a phase 3, randomised, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of MK-0616, an oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, in participants with high cardiovascular risk. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of MK-0616 compared with placebo in increasing the time to the first occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including coronary heart disease (CHD) death, ischaemic stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), acute limb ischaemia or major amputation, or urgent arterial revascularisation.

NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT06008756

EU CT

2022-502781-24-00

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Only a qualified healthcare professional can determine if you are eligible to take part in a clinical trial. However, this information may be useful in starting a conversation with your doctor.

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Conditions

Arteriosclerosis, Hypercholesterolaemia

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Age Range

18+

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Sex

All

About The Trial

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Trial Phase 3

Length of study: The CORALreef Outcomes study lasts on average 4.5 years, up to 6 years.

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  • Actual study start date 9 October 2023
  • Estimated primary completion date 29 November 2029
  • Estimated study completion date 29 November 2029

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NATIONAL TRIAL REFERENCE NUMBER

NCT06008756

EU CT

2022-502781-24-00

When speaking to your doctor or clinical trial representative, please have the trial reference number available.

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