Heterozygous Familial HypercholesterolemiaPhase 1NCT06164730
A Study of VERVE-102 in Patients With Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Premature Coronary Artery Disease
A Phase 1 study testing VERVE-102 in people with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Premature Coronary Heart Disease, run by Verve Therapeutics, Inc. at 27 sites in 6 countries.
Trial summary
VT-10201 is an Open-label, Phase 1b, Single-ascending Dose Study That Will Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or Premature Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Who Require Additional Lowering of LDL-C. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Premature Coronary Heart Disease
- What is being tested?
- VERVE-102
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 85 participants
- Where
- 27 sitesin 6 countries
- Study dates
- 30 Apr 2024to Oct 2027
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosis of HeFH or premature CAD
Who cannot join
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Active or history of chronic liver disease
- Current treatment with PCSK9 inhibitor or prior treatment within specified timeframe
- Clinically significant or abnormal laboratory values as defined by the protocol
Trial locations and contacts
27 sites in 6 countries. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or contact
Physicians interested in becoming principal investigators please contact contact
27 sites in 6 countries
United States10 sites, 10 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Boca Raton, Florida, 33434
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
DeSoto, Texas, 75115
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Dothan, Alabama, 36305
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
High Point, North Carolina, 27260
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Pomona, California, 91768
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Renton, Washington, 98057
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Winter Park, Florida, 32789
Canada6 sites, 6 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Chicoutimi
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Hamilton
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Montreal
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Québec
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Toronto
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Vancouver
United Kingdom6 sites, 6 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Birmingham
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Cambridge
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Edinburgh
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
London
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Manchester
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Nottingham
Australia3 sites, 3 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Adelaide
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Melbourne
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Sydney
New Zealand1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Clinical Study Center
Christchurch
About this study
Official title: Open-label, Phase 1b, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Premature Coronary Artery Disease Who Require Additional Lowering of Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
VT-10201 is an Open-label, Phase 1b, Single-ascending Dose Study That Will Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or Premature Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Who Require Additional Lowering of LDL-C. VERVE-102 Uses Base-editing Technology Designed to Disrupt the Expression of the PCSK9 Gene in the Liver and Lower Circulating PCSK9 and LDL-C. This Study is Designed to Determine the Safety and Pharmacodynamic Profile of VERVE-102 in This Patient Population.
- Being tested
- VERVE-102
- Keywords
- VERVE-102, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Dose Escalation, Gene Editing, Base Editing, heart-2
- Medical subject headings
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II, Coronary Artery Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VERVE-102Drug
Intravenous (IV) infusion
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 2: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 3: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 4: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 5: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 6: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 7: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 8: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 9: Single Fixed Dose | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
| Cohort 10: Single Fixed Dose | Experimental | Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. Receives: Drug: VERVE-102 |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
Measured: up to Day 365
Secondary outcomes (5)
Evaluation of maximum observed concentration (Cmax)
Measured: up to Day 365
Evaluation of time to maximum observed concentration (tmax)
Measured: up to Day 365
Evaluation of terminal elimination half-life (t1/2)
Measured: up to Day 365
Percent and absolute change from baseline in plasma PCSK9 concentration
Measured: up to Day 365
Percent and absolute change from baseline in LDL-C
Measured: up to Day 365
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Dec 2023
- Study start30 Apr 2024
- Primary completionOct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionOct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Heterozygous Familial HypercholesterolemiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Model description
- Single ascending dose escalation/adaptive design.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 85 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Verve Therapeutics, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), Study director, Eli Lilly and Company
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06164730
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- VT-10201
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Dec 2023
- Last updated
- 2 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Vafai SB, Taubel J, Ashdown T, Patel RS, Diamondali S, Cegla J, Soran H, Bashir B, Abitbol A, Gaudet D, Lauziere A, Brunham LR, Newby DE, Nicholls SJ, Scott RS, Kerr J, Tardif JC, Lunken C, Humphries SE, Karsten V, Tyler PD, Zhang X, Huniti N, Flight PA, Jensen CL, Falzone R, Biedenkapp JC, Lister T, Stolz LE, Khera AV, Kathiresan S. In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia. N Engl J Med. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2601283. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42187087
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Open-label, Phase 1b, Single Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia or Premature Coronary Artery Disease Who Require Additional Lowering of Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06164730
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- VT-10201
- Keywords
- VERVE-102, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Dose Escalation, Gene Editing, Base Editing, heart-2
- Phase
- Phase 1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 85 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Verve Therapeutics, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 30 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Oct 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Dec 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
VT-10201 is an Open-label, Phase 1b, Single-ascending Dose Study That Will Evaluate the Safety of VERVE-102 Administered to Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) or Premature Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Who Require Additional Lowering of LDL-C. VERVE-102 Uses Base-editing Technology Designed to Disrupt the Expression of the PCSK9 Gene in the Liver and Lower Circulating PCSK9 and LDL-C. This Study is Designed to Determine the Safety and Pharmacodynamic Profile of VERVE-102 in This Patient Population.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 10
- Model description
- Single ascending dose escalation/adaptive design.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 2: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 3: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 4: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 5: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 6: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 7: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 8: Single Ascending Dose Escalation | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 9: Single Fixed Dose | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
| Cohort 10: Single Fixed Dose | Experimental | Drug: VERVE-102Participants will receive a single dose of VERVE-102. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Diagnosis of HeFH or premature CAD
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
- Active or history of chronic liver disease
- Current treatment with PCSK9 inhibitor or prior treatment within specified timeframe
- Clinically significant or abnormal laboratory values as defined by the protocol
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VERVE-102Intravenous (IV) infusion | Drug | Cohort 10: Single Fixed Dose, Cohort 1: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 2: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 3: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 4: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 5: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 6: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 7: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 8: Single Ascending Dose Escalation, Cohort 9: Single Fixed Dose |
Primary outcome
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)
Time frame: up to Day 365
5 secondary outcomes
Evaluation of maximum observed concentration (Cmax)
Time frame: up to Day 365
Evaluation of time to maximum observed concentration (tmax)
Time frame: up to Day 365
Evaluation of terminal elimination half-life (t1/2)
Time frame: up to Day 365
Percent and absolute change from baseline in plasma PCSK9 concentration
Time frame: up to Day 365
Percent and absolute change from baseline in LDL-C
Time frame: up to Day 365
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Sep 2026.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42187087Vafai SB, Taubel J, Ashdown T, Patel RS, Diamondali S, Cegla J, Soran H, Bashir B, Abitbol A, Gaudet D, Lauziere A, Brunham LR, Newby DE, Nicholls SJ, Scott RS, Kerr J, Tardif JC, Lunken C, Humphries SE, Karsten V, Tyler PD, Zhang X, Huniti N, Flight PA, Jensen CL, Falzone R, Biedenkapp JC, Lister T, Stolz LE, Khera AV, Kathiresan S. In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia. N Engl J Med. 2026 May 25. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2601283. Online ahead of print.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or contact
Physicians interested in becoming principal investigators please contact contact
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST) study director
Eli Lilly and Company
27 sites in 6 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1 study testing VERVE-102 in people with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Premature Coronary Heart Disease, run by Verve Therapeutics, Inc. at 27 sites in 6 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 1 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 27 sites in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Israel and 1 more country. 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. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or (317-615-4559, LillyTrials@Lilly.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) (time frame: up to Day 365). 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 NCT06164730, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 2 Sep 2026.