A Phase 2 interventional study of Bempedoic acid in Hypercholesterolemia, sponsored by Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.. Completed at 24 sites in 6 countries. Open to participants aged 6 Years to 17 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-17.
Sponsored by Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment
Multiple-dose study to measure pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety of bempedoic acid in pediatric participants 6 to 17 years of age with HeFH.
Dose-selection based on body weight will be determined for use in pediatric clinical development.
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Participant must have a diagnosis of HeFH prior to receiving the first dose of study medication at Treatment Visit T1 per Make Early Diagnosis to Prevent Early Deaths project (MEDPED) criteria by meeting at least one of the following clinical criteria:
i. LDL-C >200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) (5.2 millimole per liter [mmol/L]) or TC >270 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L), with no first- second- or third-degree relative with documented FH diagnosis (general population); or ii. LDL-C >155 mg/dL (4.0 mmol/L) or TC >220 mg/dL (5.7 mmol/L), and also having a first-degree relative with documented familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) diagnosis; or iii. LDL-C >165 mg/dL (4.3 mmol/L) or TC >230 mg/dL (5.9 mmol/L), and also having a second-degree relative with documented FH diagnosis; or iv. LDL-C >170 mg/dL (4.4 mmol/L) or TC >240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L), and also having a third-degree relative with documented FH diagnosis
Current treatment with approved stable lipid-modifying therapy (LMT), including an optimal dose of statin with or without other LMT(s), at stable dose for at least 4 weeks prior to Treatment Visit T1 (6 weeks for fibrates; however, gemfibrozil is not allowed in participants taking a statin as per coadministration instructions defined in the statin label). Participants must remain on that stable dose throughout the duration of the trial. Optimal dose of statin will be determined by the investigator using their medical judgment and available sources, including the participant's self-reported history of LMT. A participant's optimal dose of statin is defined as meeting one of the following criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Participant has liver disease or dysfunction, including:
Other protocol defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Participants at 16 to \<30 kilograms (kg) body weight at screening receiving once daily 60 milligrams (mg) bempedoic acid for 8 weeks followed by 90 mg bempedoic acid for 8 weeks.
Drug: Bempedoic acid
Participants at 30 to 60 kg body weight at screening receiving once daily120 mg bempedoic acid for 8 weeks followed by 150 mg bempedoic acid for 8 weeks.
Drug: Bempedoic acid
Participants at greater than 60 kg body weight at screening receiving once daily 180 mg bempedoic acid for 8 weeks.
Drug: Bempedoic acid
Once daily oral dosing with oral tablets.
Also known as: ETC-1002
Observed Trough Plasma Concentration of ETC-1002 Following 8 Weeks of Steady State Dosing of Bempedoic Acid
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the plasma trough concentration of ETC-1002 following 8 weeks of steady-state dosing of bempedoic acid. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Week 8 pre-dose
Model-based Steady State Area Under the Concentration-time Curve Over 24 Hours (AUC,24ss) of ETC-1002
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the AUC,24ss of ETC-1002 over 24 hours. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: 24 hours
Model-based Steady State Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg,ss) of ETC-1002
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the Cavg,ss of ETC-1002. Cavg was calculated by empirical Bayesian estimated pediatric exposure over 24 hours divided by 24 (AUC24hr.ss / 24). The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Week 8, 24 hours post-dose at steady state
Model-based Steady State Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax,ss) of ETC-1002
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the Cmax,ss of ETC-1002. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Day 1: 1-hour and 4 hours post-dose; Week 4 pre-dose; Week 8 pre-dose
Observed Trough Plasma Concentration of ESP15228
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of active metabolite ESP15228 following 8 weeks of steady-state dosing of bempedoic acid. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Week 8 pre-dose
Observed Plasma Concentration at 4 Hours (C4hr) of ETC-1002
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of ETC-1002 4 hours post-dose. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Day 1: 4 hours post-dose
Observed C4hr of ESP15228
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of active metabolite ESP15228 4 hours post-dose on Day 1. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
Time frame: Day 1: 4 hours post-dose
Simulated Percent Change From Baseline in Exposure/ Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C)
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of and exposure/LDL-C-lowering response relationship.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 12
Observed Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C
Blood samples were collected for analysis of LDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of investigational medical product (IMP). Percent change from baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in LDL-C (mg/dl)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of LDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Percent Change From Baseline in Non-high-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of Non-HDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in Non-HDL-C (mg/dL)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of Non-HDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (TC)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of total cholesterol levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in TC (mg/dL)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of TC levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Percent Change From Baseline in High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of hsCRP. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in hsCRP (mg/L)
Blood samples were collected for analysis of hsCRP levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 Weeks post-treatment
Acceptability of Taste of Liquid Formulation Using a Dosing Acceptability Questionnaire
Participant acceptance is defined as the overall ability of the participant to use a medicine as intended. The acceptability of overall flavor of IMP was recorded using a dosing acceptability questionnaire, where participants were asked 'Yes' or 'No', whether the flavor of the medication was acceptable. At Week 8 (Phone) participants in cohorts 1 and 2 were contacted by phone to collect questionnaire information. The number of participants who have responded at each time point have been presented.
Time frame: Days 1 and 2; Weeks 2, 4, 8, 8 (Phone), 10, 12, and 16
Acceptability of Ease of Swallowing Tablet Formulation Using a Dosing Acceptability Questionnaire
Participant acceptance is defined as the overall ability of the participant to use a medicine as intended. Acceptability of ease of swallowing was recorded using a dosing acceptability questionnaire where participants were asked if they were able to swallow the entire dose or not, by ticking 'yes' or 'no'. At Week 8 (Phone) participants in cohorts 1 and 2 were contacted by phone to collect questionnaire information. The number of participants who responded at each time point have been presented.
Time frame: Days 1 and 2; Weeks 2, 4, 8, 8 (Phone), 10, 12, and 16
Number of Participants Reporting Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and Non-SAEs
An AE is the development of an undesirable medical condition or the deterioration of a pre-existing medical condition following or during exposure to a pharmaceutical product, whether or not considered causally related to the product. A serious AE is an AE occurring during any study phase (i.e., baseline, treatment, washout, or follow-up), and at any dose of the study medication that fulfills one or more of the following: results in death, is immediately life-threatening, requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, results in a congenital abnormality or birth defect, is an important medical event that may jeopardize the participant or may require medical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.
Time frame: Up to Week 16
This was a multi-dose study to measure the pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety of bempedoic acid in pediatric participants aged 6 to 17 years with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
| Milestone | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 11 |
| Completed | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 11 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Protocol deviation | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milestone | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Completed | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the plasma trough concentration of ETC-1002 following 8 weeks of steady-state dosing of bempedoic acid. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| nanograms/milliliter (ng/ml) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Trough Plasma Concentration of ETC-1002 Following 8 Weeks of Steady State Dosing of Bempedoic Acid | 5740 ± 39.6 | 10189 ± 20.4 | 7174 ± 156.6 | 15356 ± 95.0 | 7123 ± 122.9 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the AUC,24ss of ETC-1002 over 24 hours. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| milligram hours per liter (mg*h/L) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model-based Steady State Area Under the Concentration-time Curve Over 24 Hours (AUC,24ss) of ETC-1002 | 305.1 ± 56.03 | 419.4 ± 42.43 | 348.0 ± 141.3 | 443.8 ± 183.6 | 296.2 ± 110.0 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the Cavg,ss of ETC-1002. Cavg was calculated by empirical Bayesian estimated pediatric exposure over 24 hours divided by 24 (AUC24hr.ss / 24). The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| milligrams per liter (mg/L) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model-based Steady State Average Plasma Concentration (Cavg,ss) of ETC-1002 | 12.7 ± 2.33 | 17.5 ± 1.77 | 14.5 ± 5.89 | 18.5 ± 7.65 | 12.3 ± 4.58 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the Cmax,ss of ETC-1002. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| milligrams per liter (mg/L) | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model-based Steady State Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax,ss) of ETC-1002 | 20.25 ± 4.088 | 27.39 ± 1.736 | 22.49 ± 8.410 | 28.70 ± 10.89 | 19.10 ± 7.320 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of active metabolite ESP15228 following 8 weeks of steady-state dosing of bempedoic acid. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Trough Plasma Concentration of ESP15228 | 1270 ± 30.2 | 1982 ± 13.1 | 1596 ± 102.0 | 2690 ± 52.2 | 1305 ± 81.5 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of ETC-1002 4 hours post-dose. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| ng/ml | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Plasma Concentration at 4 Hours (C4hr) of ETC-1002 | 8215 ± 21.2 | 16500 ± 13.4 | 11047 ± 28.2 | 20757 ± 38.1 | 9355 ± 61.0 |
Blood plasma samples were collected and analyzed to determine the trough plasma concentration of active metabolite ESP15228 4 hours post-dose on Day 1. The data presented here is for participants who received tablet formulation only.
| ng/ml | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed C4hr of ESP15228 | 715 ± 23.0 | 2395 ± 39.4 | 661 ± 39.0 | 2601 ± 54.2 | 741 ± 32.6 |
Blood samples were collected for the analysis of and exposure/LDL-C-lowering response relationship.
| percent change | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulated Percent Change From Baseline in Exposure/ Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C) | -23.5 ± 12.1 | -23.9 ± 12.5 | -22.5 ± 11.2 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of LDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of investigational medical product (IMP). Percent change from baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| percent change | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Percent Change From Baseline in LDL-C | -21.1 ± 29.2 | -24.9 ± 10.4 | -5.7 ± 16.6 | -12.9 ± 18.7 | -8.0 ± 23.9 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of LDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| milligrams per deciliter (mg/dl) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in LDL-C (mg/dl) | -49.0 ± 63.06 | -47.3 ± 17.95 | -10.1 ± 29.45 | -23.5 ± 33.97 | -12.8 ± 38.20 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of Non-HDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| percent change | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Percent Change From Baseline in Non-high-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (Non-HDL-C) | -21.7 ± 26.1 | -24.7 ± 9.8 | -4.4 ± 14.1 | -10.6 ± 19.0 | -5.8 ± 20.6 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of Non-HDL-C levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| mg/dL | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in Non-HDL-C (mg/dL) | -51.0 ± 57.64 | -49.0 ± 15.72 | -8.9 ± 28.65 | -22.1 ± 35.48 | -10.7 ± 37.02 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of total cholesterol levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| percent change | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Percent Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol (TC) | -17.4 ± 21.1 | -20.0 ± 11.2 | -4.5 ± 11.8 | -9.2 ± 15.8 | -5.0 ± 17.3 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of TC levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| mg/dL | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in TC (mg/dL) | -53.5 ± 62.85 | -51.3 ± 24.03 | -11.4 ± 29.24 | -24.9 ± 39.16 | -12.4 ± 39.81 |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of hsCRP. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Percent change from Baseline was calculated as the (\[post-Baseline value minus the Baseline value\] divided by the Baseline value) x 100. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| percent change | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Percent Change From Baseline in High-sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP) | 0.0 (-30.0 to 233.3) | -20.0 (-60.0 to 650.0) | -16.7 (-70.8 to 75.0) | 0.0 (-38.9 to 30.0) | -16.7 (-52.9 to 83.3) |
Blood samples were collected for analysis of hsCRP levels. Baseline is defined as the last assessment measurements before the first dose of IMP. Change from Baseline is defined as post- dose visit value minus Baseline value. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (60 mg), cohort 2 (120 mg), and cohort 3 was weeks 1-8. The treatment period for participants in cohort 1 (90 mg) and cohort 2 (150 mg) was weeks 8-16.
| milligrams per liter (mg/L) | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observed Absolute Change From Baseline in hsCRP (mg/L) | 0.00 (-0.03 to 0.70) | -0.06 (-0.10 to 0.26) | -0.02 (-0.26 to 0.10) | 0.00 (-0.10 to 0.03) | -0.10 (-1.70 to 0.50) |
Participant acceptance is defined as the overall ability of the participant to use a medicine as intended. The acceptability of overall flavor of IMP was recorded using a dosing acceptability questionnaire, where participants were asked 'Yes' or 'No', whether the flavor of the medication was acceptable. At Week 8 (Phone) participants in cohorts 1 and 2 were contacted by phone to collect questionnaire information. The number of participants who have responded at each time point have been presented.
| Participants | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Day 1 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Day 2 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Day 2 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 2 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Week 2 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Week 4 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Week 4 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Week 8 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 (Phone) was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 8 (Phone) was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 10 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 12 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 12 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — Yes | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 16 was the flavor of the medication acceptable? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Participant acceptance is defined as the overall ability of the participant to use a medicine as intended. Acceptability of ease of swallowing was recorded using a dosing acceptability questionnaire where participants were asked if they were able to swallow the entire dose or not, by ticking 'yes' or 'no'. At Week 8 (Phone) participants in cohorts 1 and 2 were contacted by phone to collect questionnaire information. The number of participants who responded at each time point have been presented.
| Participants | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 3 | 9 | 6 |
| Day 1 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Day 2 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 4 | 10 | 7 |
| Day 2 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 2 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 4 | 10 | 7 |
| Week 2 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 4 | 11 | 7 |
| Week 4 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 4 | 11 | 6 |
| Week 8 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 (Phone) was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Week 8 (Phone) was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 10 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 12 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 12 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — Yes | 3 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 16 was the patient able to swallow the entire dose? — No | 0 | 0 | 0 |
An AE is the development of an undesirable medical condition or the deterioration of a pre-existing medical condition following or during exposure to a pharmaceutical product, whether or not considered causally related to the product. A serious AE is an AE occurring during any study phase (i.e., baseline, treatment, washout, or follow-up), and at any dose of the study medication that fulfills one or more of the following: results in death, is immediately life-threatening, requires in-patient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization, results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity, results in a congenital abnormality or birth defect, is an important medical event that may jeopardize the participant or may require medical intervention to prevent one of the outcomes listed above.
| Participants | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAEs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-SAEs | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Collected over Up to Week 16. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | 0/4 (0%) | 0/4 (0%) | 3/4 (75%) |
| Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | 0/3 (0%) | 0/3 (0%) | 3/3 (100%) |
| Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | 0/16 (0%) | 0/16 (0%) | 10/16 (62.5%) |
| Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | 0/14 (0%) | 0/14 (0%) | 10/14 (71.4%) |
| Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg | 0/11 (0%) | 0/11 (0%) | 9/11 (81.8%) |
| Event | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 60 mg | Cohort 1 (16 to <30 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 90 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 120 mg | Cohort 2 (30 to 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 150 mg | Cohort 3 (> 60 Kg) Bempedoic Acid 180 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations | 0/4 | 1/3 | 2/16 | 3/14 | 1/11 |
| Ear infectionInfections and infestations | 0/4 | 1/3 | 0/16 | 1/14 | 0/11 |
| GastroenteritisInfections and infestations | 0/4 | 1/3 | 0/16 | 0/14 | 0/11 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 1/4 | 1/3 | 0/16 | 0/14 | 2/11 |
| PyrexiaGeneral disorders | 0/4 | 1/3 | 0/16 | 0/14 | 0/11 |
| LeukopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 0/4 | 1/3 | 0/16 | 0/14 | 0/11 |
| DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders | 1/4 | 0/3 | 0/16 | 0/14 | 0/11 |
| HeadacheNervous system disorders | 1/4 | 0/3 | 3/16 | 3/14 | 0/11 |
| Influenza like illnessGeneral disorders | 0/4 | 0/3 | 1/16 | 3/14 | 1/11 |
| Gastroenteritis viralInfections and infestations | 0/4 | 0/3 | 3/16 | 0/14 | 0/11 |
Full analysis population included all participants enrolled into the study and received at least 1 dose of bempedoic acid.
| Age, Continuous(years) | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 7.5 ± 1.29 | 12.4 ± 2.39 | 14.8 ± 1.99 | 12.6 ± 3.10 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2 | 8 | 7 | 17 |
| Male | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 16 | 10 | 30 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Cohort 1 Bempedoic Acid (16 to <30 Kg) | Cohort 2 Bempedoic Acid (30 to 60 Kg) | Cohort 3 Bempedoic Acid (> 60 Kg) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 4 | 15 | 9 | 28 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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