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CompletedNCT03398005TRILOGY 1Updated Jan 18, 2020

A Phase 3 STudy of CaPRe In LOwering Very hiGh TriglYcerides (TRILOGY 1)

A Phase 3 interventional study of CaPre and Placebo in Hypertriglyceridemia, sponsored by Grace Therapeutics Inc.. Completed at 69 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-01-18.

Sponsored by Grace Therapeutics Inc. · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
256
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of CaPre 4 g daily, compared to placebo, in lowering fasting triglyceride (TG) levels in patients with fasting TG levels ≥500 mg/dL and ≤1500 mg/dL (≥5.7 mmol/L and ≤17.0 mmol/L) after 12 weeks of treatment.

Approximately 615 subjects will be screened to obtain 245 randomized subjects following a 2.5:1 treatment allocation ratio (CaPre: placebo).

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Conditions studied

  • Hypertriglyceridemia

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Keywords

  • Omega-3 Fatty acids
  • Triglycerides
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  1. Subjects ≥18 years of age.
  2. Isolated hypertriglyceridemia, with triglycerides ≥500 mg/dL and \<1500 mg/dL (≥5.7 mmol/L and \<17.0 mmol/L) OR Mixed hyperlipidemia, with serum triglycerides ≥500 and \<1500 mg/dL treated with a statin, CAI or PCSK9I inhibitor, alone or in combination, that has been stable for 6 weeks prior to randomization. If the subject is not being treated and not contraindicated, a statin and/or CAI treatment may be initiated at the discretion of the Investigator at time of screening.
  3. Willingness to maintain current physical activity level and follow the NCEP-TLC diet throughout the study.
  4. Be informed of the nature of the study and give written consent prior to any study procedure.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Allergy or intolerance to OM3 fatty acids, OM3-acid ethyl esters, OM3 phospholipids, fish, shell fish, or any component of the study medication.
  2. Known lipoprotein lipase impairment or deficiency, or apo CII deficiency.
  3. Subjects with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency.
  4. Body mass index greater than 45 kg/m2.
  5. Subjects who are pregnant, lactating, and subjects of childbearing potential who are either planning to become pregnant or who are not using acceptable birth control methods during study participation. Subjects of childbearing potential are subjects who have experienced menarche and do not otherwise meet the criteria for subjects not of childbearing potential, defined as:

    • Subjects who have had surgical sterilization (hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy or tubal ligation); or
    • Subjects who are postmenopausal, i.e., who have had a cessation of menses for at least 12 months without an alternative medical cause. A follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) test ≥40 mIU/mL may be used to confirm the post-menopausal state in women not using hormonal contraception or hormonal replacement therapy.

    Subjects of childbearing potential must test negative for pregnancy at the time of enrollment and agree to use an acceptable contraceptive method or remain abstinent during the study or for at least 8 weeks following the last dose of study medication, whichever is longer.

  6. Subjects taking tamoxifen, estrogens, or progestins, or other medications or nutritional supplements with mechanisms modifying estrogen or progestogen pathways, who have had dosage changes within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  7. Use of oral or injected corticosteroids or anabolic steroids within 6 weeks prior to randomization.
  8. History of pancreatitis within the last 6 months prior to Visit 1.
  9. History of symptomatic gallstone disease within the last 5 years, unless treated with cholecystectomy.
  10. Diabetics requiring changes in medical therapy (other than short acting insulin dosage adjustments) within 6 weeks prior to Visit 1 or who have HbA1c greater than 9.5% at Visit 1.
  11. Clinical or biochemical evidence of hyperthyroidism not stable with medication for at least 6 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  12. Uncontrolled hypothyroidism or thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level more than 1.5 × upper limit of normal (ULN).
  13. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy that has not been stable for more than 6 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  14. History of cancer (other than basal cell carcinoma) within 2 years prior to Visit 1.
  15. Cardiovascular event (i.e., myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, new onset angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack, exacerbation of congestive heart failure requiring hospitalization or a change in treatment), life threatening arrhythmia, or revascularization procedure within 6 months prior to Visit 1.
  16. Use of other prohibited drugs: weight loss prescription medications; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors; cyclophosphamide; isotretinoin; routine or anticipated use of systemic corticosteroids (local, topical, inhalation, or nasal corticosteroids are permitted); or anabolic steroids.
  17. Use of any lipid-altering drug therapy, other than statins, CAI (such as ezetimibe) or PCSK9I inhibitors, alone or in combination, including niacin at a dose greater than 200 mg/day, fibrates, bile acid sequestrants, OM3 drugs (e.g., Lovaza or its generics,Vascepa, Epanova, Omtryg), OM3 supplements (e.g., fish oil, krill oil products), or any other herbal products or dietary supplements with potential lipid-altering effects. These products must be discontinued at least 6 weeks prior to randomization.
  18. Resection of an aortic aneurysm or endovascular aortic repair within 6 months prior to Visit 1.
  19. Recent history (within 6 months prior to Visit 1) or current significant nephrotic syndrome or ≥3 gram proteinuria daily, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, or immunologic disease.
  20. Poorly controlled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥170 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mmHg). Subjects with hypertension adequately controlled with medication are eligible provided that their antihypertensive therapy has been stable for at least 4 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  21. Recent history (past 12 months) of drug abuse or alcohol abuse, or alcohol use greater than 2 units per day (a unit of alcohol is defined as a 12-ounce (350 mL) beer, 5 ounce (150 mL) wine, or 1.5-ounce (45 mL) of 80-proof alcohol for drinks).
  22. Hepatobiliary disease or serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >5× ULN; if ALT/AST is >3× ULN, the levels must have been stable for 3 months prior to Visit 1.
  23. Severe renal disease as defined by less than 30 mL/min serum creatinine clearance calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula.
  24. Significant coagulopathy as defined by a known hereditary deficiency of coagulation factors or platelet function or an unexplained elevation of the prothrombin time (PT) international normalized ratio (INR) of ≥1.5. Subjects using warfarin [Coumadin®] or heparin are allowed. Subjects receiving other anticoagulants dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or apixaban are allowed. Subjects receiving acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) alone or in combination with other anti platelet agents (e.g., clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor) are also allowed.
  25. Unexplained creatine kinase concentration 3 × ULN.
  26. Creatine kinase elevation owing to known hereditary or acquired muscle disease.
  27. Exposure to any investigational product, within 4 weeks prior to Visit 1.
  28. Presence of any other condition the Investigator believes would interfere with the subject's ability to provide informed consent, comply with study instructions, or which might confound the interpretation of the study results or put the subject at undue risk.
  29. Any life-threatening disease expected to result in death within 2 years, require frequent hospitalizations, extensive surgery or changes in medications or diet.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
256 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    CaPre

    Drug: CaPre

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

Interventions

  • DrugCaPre

    4 x 1 g capsules administered orally once a day for 26 weeks

  • DrugPlacebo

    4 x 1 g capsules administered orally once a day for 26 weeks

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percent change in fasting TG levels from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) in patients with fasting TG levels ≥500 mg/dL and ≤1500 mg/dL (≥5.7 mmol/L and ≤17.0 mmol/L).

    Time frame: Week 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) in non-HDL-C.

    Time frame: Week 12

  2. Percent change from baseline (Week -1 and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) in VLDL-C (β-quantification).

    Time frame: Week 12

  3. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) in HDL-C.

    Time frame: Week 12

  4. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -1 and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) in LDL-C (β-quantification).

    Time frame: Week 12

Other outcomes

  1. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to all measured visits other than Week 12 (Week 4, Week 18 and Week 26) in TG (persistence of the effect of CaPre on TG).

    Time frame: Week 4; Week 18; Week 24

  2. Proportion of subjects with a fasting TG level below 500 mg/dL (<5.7 mmol/L) at Week 12 and at Week 26.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  3. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and Week 12) and Week 26 in TC.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  4. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -1 and 0) to Week 12 (average of Week 11 and 12) and to Week 26 in RLP-C.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  5. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -1 and 0) to Week 26 in LDL-C (β-quantification) and VLDL-C (β-quantification).

    Time frame: Week 26

  6. Percent change from baseline (average of Week -2, -1, and 0) to Week 26 in non-HDL-C and HDL-C.

    Time frame: Week 26

  7. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in apo B, apo A1, apo B/apo A1 ratio, apo CIII and apo A5.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  8. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in lipoprotein particles concentration and size (LDL, non-HDL, HDL, IDL and VLDL).

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  9. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in oxidized LDL.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  10. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in fasting serum glucose, insulin and HbA1c.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  11. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in HOMA-IR and HOMA-β.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  12. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in hs-CRP and Lp-PLA2.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  13. Change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 4, Week 12, Week 18 and to Week 26 in Total plasma EPA concentration and Total plasma DHA concentration.

    Time frame: Week 4; Week 12; Week 18; Week 26

  14. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 4, Week 12, Week 18 and to Week 26 in Total plasma EPA concentration and Total plasma DHA concentration.

    Time frame: Week 4; Week 12; Week 18; Week 26

  15. Change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in OM3 Index.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  16. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in OM3 Index.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  17. Change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in AA.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  18. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in AA.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  19. Change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in omega-6/omega-3 ratio.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  20. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in omega-6/omega-3 ratio.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  21. Change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in EPA/AA ratio.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

  22. Percent change from baseline (Week 0) to Week 12 and to Week 26 in EPA/AA ratio.

    Time frame: Week 12; Week 26

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Study locations

69 sites
  • Research site
    Birmingham, Alabama 35242, United States
  • Research site
    Tucson, Arizona 85712, United States
  • Research site
    Conway, Arkansas 72034, United States
  • Research site
    El Cajon, California 92020, United States
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    Fresno, California 93702, United States
  • Research site
    Garden Grove, California 92844, United States
  • Research site
    Lomita, California 90717, United States
  • Research site
    Newport Beach, California 92663, United States
  • Research site
    Tustin, California 92780, United States
  • Research site
    Boca Raton, Florida 33487, United States
  • Research site
    Clearwater, Florida 33765, United States
  • Research site
    Fort Myers, Florida 33912, United States
  • Research site
    Hialeah, Florida 33012, United States
  • Research site
    Homestead, Florida 33030, United States
  • Research site
    Jacksonville, Florida 32256, United States
  • Research site
    Kendall, Florida 33175, United States
  • Research site
    Lake Worth, Florida 33461, United States
  • Research site
    Miami Springs, Florida 33166, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33125, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33126, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33135, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33144, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33155, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33165, United States
  • Research site
    Miami, Florida 33173, United States
  • Research site
    North Miami Beach, Florida 33162, United States
  • Research site
    Orlando, Florida 32825, United States
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    Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026, United States
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    Tamarac, Florida 33321, United States
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    Tampa, Florida 33603, United States
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    Wellington, Florida 33449, United States
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    West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, United States
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    West Palm Beach, Florida 33409, United States
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    Atlanta, Georgia 30345, United States
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    Gainesville, Georgia 30501, United States
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    Savannah, Georgia 31406, United States
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    Snellville, Georgia 30078, United States
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    Sugar Hill, Georgia 30518, United States
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    Meridian, Idaho 83642, United States
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    Meridian, Idaho 83646, United States
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    Gurnee, Illinois 60031, United States
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    Anderson, Indiana 46011, United States
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    Louisville, Kentucky 40213, United States
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    Eunice, Louisiana 70535, United States
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    Cadillac, Michigan 49601, United States
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    Jackson, Mississippi 39202, United States
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    Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654, United States
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    Saint Louis, Missouri 63117, United States
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    Omaha, Nebraska 68114, United States
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    Greensboro, North Carolina 27408, United States
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    Mooresville, North Carolina 28117, United States
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    Canton, Ohio 44710, United States
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    Marion, Ohio 43302, United States
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    Maumee, Ohio 43537, United States
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    Norman, Oklahoma 73069, United States
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    Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009, United States
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    Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301, United States
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    Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, United States
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    Memphis, Tennessee 38119, United States
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    Arlington, Texas 76012, United States
  • Research site
    Houston, Texas 77084, United States
  • Research site
    Houston, Texas 77089, United States
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    Lampasas, Texas 76550, United States
  • Research site
    San Antonio, Texas 78258, United States
  • Research site
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84107, United States
  • Research site
    West Jordan, Utah 84088, United States
  • Research site
    Danville, Virginia 24541, United States
  • Research site
    Bellevue, Washington 98007, United States
  • Research site
    Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Mozaffarian D, Maki KC, Bays HE, Aguilera F, Gould G, Hegele RA, Moriarty PM, Robinson JG, Shi P, Tur JF, Lapointe JF, Aziz S, Lemieux P; TRILOGY (Study of CaPre in Lowering Very High Triglycerides) investigators. Effectiveness of a Novel omega-3 Krill Oil Agent in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Jan 4;5(1):e2141898. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.41898. PubMed 34989797 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03398005
Lead sponsor
Grace Therapeutics Inc.
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 12, 2018
Start date
Jan 23, 2018
Primary completion
Jul 21, 2019
Completion
Nov 20, 2019
Last update
Jan 18, 2020

Study contacts

Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH
principal investigator · Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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