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DyslipidemiasPhase 1NCT03747224

Study of ARO-ANG3 in Healthy Volunteers and in Dyslipidemic Patients

A Phase 1 study testing ARO-ANG3 and sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl) in people with Dyslipidemias and Familial Hypercholesterolemia, run by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals at 6 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetcs and pharmacodynamics of single- and multiple doses of ARO-ANG3 in healthy adult volunteers and in dyslipidemic patients including familial hypercholesterolemia and severe hypertriglyceridemia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
ARO-ANG3 and sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl)
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
93 participants
Where
6 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
7 Jan 2019to 17 May 2021
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women of child bearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test, cannot be breastfeeding and must be willing to use contraception
  • Willing to provide written informed consent and to comply with study requirements
  • On a stable diet for at least 4 weeks with no plans to significantly alter diet or weight over course of study
  • Normal electrocardiogram (ECG) at Screening

Who cannot join

  • Clinically significant health concerns
  • Regular use of alcohol within one month prior to Screening
  • Use of an investigational agent or device within 30 days prior to dosing or current participation in an investigational study
  • Recent use of illicit drugs
  • Use of more than two tobacco/nicotine containing or cannabis products per month within 6 months prior to drug administration (applicable only to Normal Healthy Volunteers)
  • NOTE: additional inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply, per protocol

Trial locations and contacts

6 sites in 2 countries.

6 sites in 2 countries

Australia3 sites
  • Research Site 3

    Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

  • Research Site 2

    Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050

  • Research Site 1

    Nedlands, 6009

Other trials in Australia

New Zealand3 sites
  • Research Site 6

    Christchurch, 8011

  • Research Site 4

    Grafton, Auckland, 1010

  • Research Site 5

    Papatoetoe, Aukland, 2025

Other trials in New Zealand

About this study

Official title: A Phase 1 Single and Multiple Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic Effects of ARO-ANG3 in Adult Healthy Volunteers and in Dyslipidemic Patients

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetcs and pharmacodynamics of single- and multiple doses of ARO-ANG3 in healthy adult volunteers and in dyslipidemic patients including familial hypercholesterolemia and severe hypertriglyceridemia.

Being tested
ARO-ANG3, sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl)
Medical subject headings
Dyslipidemias, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II, Hypertriglyceridemia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • ARO-ANG3Drug

    single or multiple doses of ARO-ANG3 by subcutaneous (sc) injections

  • sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl)Drug

    calculated volume to match active treatment

Study groups in NCT03747224
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ARO-ANG3ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: ARO-ANG3
PlaceboPlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs) Possibly or Probably Related to Treatment

    Measured: Up to 113 (+/- 3 days) post-dose

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Pharmacokinetics (PK) of ARO-ANG3: Maximum Observed Plasma Concentration (Cmax)

    Measured: Single dose phase: Up to 48 hours post-dose

  2. PK of ARO-ANG3: Time to Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax)

    Measured: Single dose phase: Up to 48 hours post-dose

  3. PK of ARO-ANG3: Terminal Elimination Half-Life (t1/2)

    Measured: Single dose phase: Up to 48 hours post-dose

  4. PK of ARO-ANG3: Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to 24 Hours (AUC0-24)

    Measured: Single dose phase: Up to 48 hours post-dose

  5. PK of ARO-ANG3: Area Under the Plasma Concentration Versus Time Curve From Zero to infinity (AUCinf)

    Measured: Single dose phase: Up to 48 hours post-dose

  6. Reduction in Fasting Serum ANGPTL3 from Pre-Dose Baseline

    Measured: Baseline, Up to Day 113 (+/- 3 days)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Nov 2018
  2. Study start7 Jan 2019
  3. Primary completion17 May 2021
  4. Study completion17 May 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
93 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03747224
Sponsor's protocol ID
AROANG1001
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
16 Nov 2018
Last updated
24 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Watts GF, Scott R, Sullivan D, Baker J, Clifton P, Hamilton J, Given B, Melquist S, Zhou R, Gaudet D, Goldberg IJ, Knowles JW, Leeper NJ, Hegele RA, Ballantyne CM. Zodasiran for cholesterol and triglyceride lowering in patients with hyperlipidemia: final report of phase 1 basket trial. Nat Med. 2026 Apr;32(4):1432-1443. doi: 10.1038/s41591-026-04307-8. Epub 2026 Apr 7.

    PubMed 41946917
  • Watts GF, Schwabe C, Scott R, Gladding PA, Sullivan D, Baker J, Clifton P, Hamilton J, Given B, Melquist S, Zhou R, Chang T, San Martin J, Gaudet D, Goldberg IJ, Knowles JW, Hegele RA, Ballantyne CM. RNA interference targeting ANGPTL3 for triglyceride and cholesterol lowering: phase 1 basket trial cohorts. Nat Med. 2023 Sep;29(9):2216-2223. doi: 10.1038/s41591-023-02494-2. Epub 2023 Aug 25.

    PubMed 37626170
  • Ying Q, Chan DC, Watts GF. Angiopoietin-like protein 3 inhibitors and contemporary unmet needs in lipid management. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2021 Jun 1;32(3):210-212. doi: 10.1097/MOL.0000000000000747. No abstract available.

    PubMed 33900278

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing ARO-ANG3 and sterile normal saline (0.9% NaCl) in people with Dyslipidemias and Familial Hypercholesterolemia, run by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals at 6 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 6 sites in Australia, New Zealand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants with Adverse Events (AEs) Possibly or Probably Related to Treatment (time frame: Up to 113 (+/- 3 days) post-dose). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03747224, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Dec 2025.

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