New drug aims to slash stubborn cholesterol in rare genetic disease

NCT ID NCT05217667

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests an experimental drug called ARO-ANG3 in 18 adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic condition causing dangerously high cholesterol. Participants receive two doses of the drug and are monitored for 36 weeks to see if it safely lowers their LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Those who complete the main study may continue treatment for up to 24 more months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site 1

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 4W2, Canada

  • Research Site 2

    Chicoutimi, Quebec, G7H 7K9, Canada

  • Research Site 3

    Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia

  • Research Site 4

    Mount Sinai, New York, 10029, United States

  • Research Site 5

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45227, United States

  • Research Site 7

    Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa

  • Research Site 8

    Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050, Australia

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