New drug targets hidden heart risk in early trial
NCT ID NCT03626662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested a single dose of an investigational drug called AMG 890 in 79 adults with high levels of lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor for heart disease. The main goal was to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Researchers measured side effects and drug levels in the blood to prepare for future studies.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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79 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2018
- Finished
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Apr 2023
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women with ages between 18 and 70 years old, inclusive. * Protocol-defined elevated plasma Lp(a) level. * Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 18 and less than or equal to 40 kg/m2, at screening. * Women must be of non-reproductive potential. * Other Inclusion criteria may apply Exclusion Criteria: * Currently receiving treatment in another investigational device or drug study. * Women who are lactating/breastfeeding or who plan to breastfeed while on study or through 90 days after receiving the last dose of investigational product (for subjects who withdraw prior to end of study). * History or evidence of a clinically significant disorder, condition or disease that would pose a risk to subject safety or interfere with the study evaluation, procedures or completion. * History or clinical evidence of bleeding diathesis or any coagulation disorder. * History or clinical evidence of peripheral neuropathy. * Other Exclusion criteria may apply
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Medical and Analytical eXellence CMAX
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Excel Medical Clinical Trials
Boca Raton, Florida, 33434, United States
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Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216, United States
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Linear Clinical Research Limited
Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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Medpace Inc
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45227, United States
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New York University
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Orange County Research Center
Tustin, California, 92780, United States
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QPS Miami Research Associates
South Miami, Florida, 33143, United States
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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