Prevention & lipids

The Off-Treatment Effects of Olpasiran on Lipoprotein(a) Lowering: OCEAN(a)-DOSE Extension Period Results

J Am Coll CardiolPublished Secondary analysis of the OCEAN(a)-DOSE randomised trial

Authors' conclusion

Olpasiran is a potent siRNA with prolonged effects on Lp(a) lowering. Participants receiving doses ≥75 mg Q12W sustained a ∼40% to 50% reduction in Lp(a) levels close to 1 year after the last dose.

Study context

Population
Atherosclerotic CVD with Lp(a) >150 nmol/L276 entered off-treatment follow-up
Participants
281 participants
Comparison
Olpasiran vs placebo, after discontinuation
Primary endpoint
Timing of return of Lp(a) to baseline after discontinuation of olpasiran, and longer-term safety
Follow-up
Last dose week 36; off-treatment after week 48 for ≥24 weeks
Methodological detailsphase 2, dose-finding, placebo-controlled, extended off-treatment follow-up
  • Phase 2
  • Dose-finding
  • Placebo-controlled
  • Extended off-treatment follow-up

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

Off-treatment placebo-adjusted mean percent change from baseline in Lp(a) · 60, 72, 84 and 96 weeks
GroupWeek 60Week 72Week 84Week 96
75 mg Q12W−76.2%−53.0%−44.0%−27.9%
225 mg Q12W−84.4%−61.6%−52.2%−36.4%

Week 60

75 mg Q12W−76.2%
225 mg Q12W−84.4%

Week 72

75 mg Q12W−53.0%
225 mg Q12W−61.6%

Week 84

75 mg Q12W−44.0%
225 mg Q12W−52.2%

Week 96

75 mg Q12W−27.9%
225 mg Q12W−36.4%

Further findings

Median study exposure (treatment + off-treatment)

Median study exposure 86 weeks (Q1-Q3: 79-99 weeks)

Safety

Safety during extension follow-up

No new safety concerns identified

Original publication

The Off-Treatment Effects of Olpasiran on Lipoprotein(a) Lowering: OCEAN(a)-DOSE Extension Period Results. J Am Coll Cardiol. Published 27 August 2024. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2024.05.058

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