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NCT01709513 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Study of Alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) in Patients With Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Moderate, High, or Very High Cardiovascular (CV) Risk, Who Are Intolerant to Statins (ODYSSEY ALTERNATIVE)

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
314
Enrollment target

NCT01709513: Completed Phase 3 study, sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

NCT01709513 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The registered enrollment target is 314 participants, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01709513, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
314 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled, parallel-group, multi-national, multi-center study to compare alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) versus ezetimibe in participants with primary hypercholesterolemia and moderate, high, or very high CV risk, who are intolerant to statins. An atorvastatin arm is added to determine that the population selected in the study is a truly statin intolerant population by assessing skeletal muscle-related adverse events.

Primary Outcome

Calculated LDL-C values were obtained from Friedewald formula. Adjusted Least-squares (LS) means and standard errors at Week 24 were obtained from a mixed-effect model with repeated measures (MMRM) to account for missing data. All available post-baseline data from Week 4 to Week 24 regardless of status on- or off-treatment were used in the model (ITT analysis).

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Ezetimibe
  • DRUG Alirocumab
  • DRUG Atorvastatin

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 314 participants
Start Date 2012-09-30
Est. Completion 2017-05-31
Phase Phase 3
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

280 total trials

What the finished NCT01709513 record still lists

NCT01709513 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 314 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 772-participant average among 15,282 other Phase 3 trials with a reported enrollment target (59% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT01709513 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01709513 about?

NCT01709513 is a clinical study titled "Study of Alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) in Patients With Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Moderate, High, or Very High Cardiovascular (CV) Risk, Who Are Intolerant to Statins (ODYSSEY ALTERNATIVE)". This is a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, active-controlled, parallel-group, multi-national, multi-center study to compare alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) versus ezetimibe in participants with primary hypercholesterolemia and moderate, high, or very high CV risk, who are intolerant to statins...

What is the current status of trial NCT01709513?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 314 participants. The study started on 2012-09-30. Estimated completion is 2017-05-31.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01709513?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Ezetimibe (DRUG), Alirocumab (DRUG), Atorvastatin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01709513?

This trial is sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which has 280 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01709513's enrollment target sits among peer trials

314 1096th of 2000 higher than 900 of 2,000 other Phase 3 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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