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WithdrawnNCT04662528AMPLIFYUpdated Sep 16, 2021

Safety and Efficacy of MAT9001(Omega-3-pentaenoic Acid) in Subjects With Triglycerides ≥500 mg/dL and <2000 mg/dL

A Phase 3 interventional study of Placebo and MAT9001 (omega-3 pentaenoic acid) in Severe Hypertriglyceridemia, sponsored by Matinas Biopharma, Inc. Withdrawn. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-09-16.

Sponsored by Matinas Biopharma, Inc · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Why this study was withdrawn
suspended
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
0
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

To determine the efficacy of MAT9001 compared to placebo in lowering fasting triglyceride levels in subjects with very high fasting triglyceride levels ≥ 500 and \< 2000 mg/dL.

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This will be a 12-week, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled safety and efficacy study in men and women ≥18 years of age with fasting triglycerides ≥500 mg/dL and \<2000 mg/dL while following a Therapeutic Lifestyle changes (TLC) diet.

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Conditions studied

  • Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

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In context

Hypertriglyceridemia

296 studies on the registry are indexed under Hypertriglyceridemia; 39 are open to participants now.

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Lead sponsor

Matinas Biopharma, Inc is the lead sponsor of 2 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Fasting triglycerides ≥500 mg/dL and \<2000 mg/dL
  • Stable lipid-altering drug therapies permitted
  • Stable PCSK9 inhibitor use permitted
  • BMI ≥20.0 kg/m2
  • Willing to maintain a Therapeutic Life Change diet for the duration of the study
  • willing to maintain usual physical activity level for the duration of the study
  • willing to abstain from alcohol consumption for at least 24 hours prior to each study visit
  • agrees not to consume more than 2 meals/week containing fish or seafood
  • no plans to change smoking/vaping habits or other nicotine use during the study period
  • to be in generally good health on the basis of medical history, physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG), and screening measurements

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Laboratory test result of clinical significance based on the judgment of the Principal Investigator
  • A clinically significant GI, endocrine, cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, pancreatic, neurologic, or biliary disorder
  • Known lipoprotein lipase impairment or deficiency or Apo C2 deficiency or familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
  • Acute or chronic pancreatitis
  • Symptomatic gallstone disease (unless previously treated with cholecystectomy).
  • Known nephrotic syndrome
  • Malabsorption syndrome and/or chronic diarrhea
  • Previous bariatric surgery or weight change >3 kg (6.6 lb) during the lead in period.
  • Diagnosed hereditary or acquired myopathy
  • Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c ≥9.5%)
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure ≥160 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥100 mm Hg)
  • Uncontrolled hypothyroidism, thyroid stimulating hormone >5 mIU/L
  • History of cancer in the prior 2 years, except non melanoma skin cancer or carcinoma in situ of the cervix
  • History of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C infection.
  • Active systemic infection.
  • History of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, persistent atrial fibrillation, and/or history of ventricular tachycardic arrythmia (e.g., ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation)
  • History of a bleeding disorder
  • Use of omega 3 drugs /supplements /fortified foods
  • Use of bile acid sequestrants, fibrates, or niacin
  • Use of dietary supplement(s) that alters lipid metabolism
  • Use of weight management drug therapy
  • Cardiovascular disease event (myocardial infarction or other acute coronary syndrome, stroke, transient ischemic attack), revascularization procedure
  • Female who is pregnant, planning to be pregnant during the study period, lactating, or is of childbearing potential and is unwilling to commit to the use of a medically approved form of contraception throughout the study period
  • Known allergy or sensitivity to any ingredients in the study products, including fish, seafood or omega 3 fatty acids
  • Been exposed to any investigational drug product within 30 days
  • Current or recent history or strong potential for illicit drug or excessive alcohol intake
  • A condition that would interfere with ability to provide informed consent or comply with the study protocol, or put the person at undue risk
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
0 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Drug: Placebo

  • Experimental
    MAT9001 (omega-3-pentaenoic acid)

    Drug: MAT9001 (omega-3 pentaenoic acid)

Interventions

  • DrugPlacebo

    4 x 1g capsules/day

  • DrugMAT9001 (omega-3 pentaenoic acid)

    4 x 1g capsules/day

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. The percent change from baseline to end of study for MAT9001 versus Placebo

    Difference between MAT9001 and placebo treatment groups in triglyceride lowering effect

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. The percent change from baseline to end of study for lipids and lipid biomarkers for MAT9001 versus Placebo

    Difference between MAT9001 and placebo treatment groups in other lipid and biomarker levels

    Time frame: 12 weeks

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 16, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04662528
Lead sponsor
Matinas Biopharma, Inc
Collaborators
Covance
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Dec 10, 2020
Start date
Jun 2021 (estimated)
Primary completion
Aug 2022 (estimated)
Completion
Oct 2022 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 16, 2021

Study contacts

Judith Johnson
study director · Matinas BioPharma

Oversight

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