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Genetic risk + drug combo may halt silent heart disease

NCT ID NCT05850091

Disease control Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a high-intensity statin and a low-dose anti-inflammatory drug (colchicine) can slow the buildup of artery plaque in people with a high genetic risk for heart disease. Researchers will use CT scans to measure changes in plaque over one year. The trial involves 200 adults aged 40-75 who have early, non-blocking plaque but no prior heart disease.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females between 40 and 75 years of age capable and willing to provide informed consent * Participant has high CAD PRS as defined on a clinical test * Participant with subclinical atherosclerosis defined as plaque visible on CCTA and causing \<70% luminal stenosis Exclusion Criteria: * Participant with a history of cardiovascular disease, defined by a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, or cerebrovascular disease * Participant with a history of Liver disease (cirrhosis, active hepatitis, or severe hepatic disease) or any of the following recent lab results and determined to be non-transient: alanine aminotransferase greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal or total bilirubin greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal (unless due to Gilbert syndrome) * Participant with estimated glomerular filtration rate \<60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or creatinine greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal * Patient with history of an allergic reaction or significant sensitivity to iodinated contrast, colchicine, or statins * Patient currently taking LDL cholesterol lowering or anti- inflammatory medications including colchicine * Participants requiring regular drugs known to be potent CY2P inhibitors (eg. ketoconazole, clarithromycin) * Female patient who is pregnant, or breast-feeding or is considering becoming pregnant during the study * Participant with BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 * Participant unable to provide informed consent * Participant unable to hold breath for 10 seconds

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerosis coronary artery disorder coronary atherosclerosis Inflammation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Coronary artery disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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