New RNA drug shows promise for cholesterol control

NCT ID NCT04832971

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2b trial tested an experimental drug called ARO-ANG3 in 204 adults with mixed dyslipidemia, a condition with high triglycerides and cholesterol. Participants received injections of the drug or a placebo over several months. The goal was to see if the drug safely lowers fat levels in the blood, potentially offering a new way to manage heart disease risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ARO-ANG3 (an experimental RNA-targeted drug given as an injection)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for people with mixed dyslipidemia to better control their cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-stage trial with only 204 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The drug is still experimental, and its long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for MIXED DYSLIPIDEMIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperlipidemia, familial combined, LPL related

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site 1

    Marion, Ohio, 43302, United States

  • Research Site 10

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68114, United States

  • Research Site 11

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Research Site 12

    Québec, G1G 3Z4, Canada

  • Research Site 13

    Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand

  • Research Site 14

    Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand

  • Research Site 15

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408, United States

  • Research Site 16

    Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 7K9, Canada

  • Research Site 17

    Miami, Florida, 33144, United States

  • Research Site 18

    Nedlands, 6009, Australia

  • Research Site 19

    Birkenhead, 0626, New Zealand

  • Research Site 2

    Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States

  • Research Site 20

    Hamilton, 3200, New Zealand

  • Research Site 21

    Sippy Downs, Queensland, 4556, Australia

  • Research Site 22

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

  • Research Site 23

    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89121, United States

  • Research Site 24

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

  • Research Site 25

    London, Ontario, N6A 5A5, Canada

  • Research Site 4

    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011, United States

  • Research Site 5

    Huntington Park, California, 90255, United States

  • Research Site 6

    Blacktown, New South Wales, 2148, Australia

  • Research Site 7

    Hialeah, Florida, 33012, United States

  • Research Site 8

    Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States

  • Research Site 9

    Québec, H7T2P5, Canada