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Study of Alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) Undergoing Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Apheresis Therapy
NCT02326220 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of alirocumab 150 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) in comparison with placebo on the frequency of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis treatments in participants with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) undergoing weekly or bi-weekly LDL apheresis therapy.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Alirocumab
Study Locations (13)
Other
- — Berlin
- — Göttingen
- — Muenchen (2 Locations)
- — Passau
- — Rostock
Colorado
- — Aurora
Connecticut
- — Hartford
Kansas
- — Kansas City
Maine
- — Scarborough
Minnesota
- — Rochester
Oregon
- — Portland
Pennsylvania
- — Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 62 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-03-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-04-30 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02326220
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02326220 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which has 290 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02326220 reports 13 study locations spanning 9 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Other, Colorado, Connecticut. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02326220 about?
NCT02326220 is a clinical study titled "Study of Alirocumab (REGN727/SAR236553) in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) Undergoing Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Apheresis Therapy". The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of alirocumab 150 mg every 2 weeks (Q2W) in comparison with placebo on the frequency of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis treatments in participants with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) undergoing weekly or bi-weekl...
What is the current status of trial NCT02326220?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 62 participants. The study started on 2015-03-31. Estimated completion is 2016-04-30.
What conditions does trial NCT02326220 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02326220?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Alirocumab (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02326220?
This trial is sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, which has 290 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02326220 being conducted?
This trial has 13 study locations across Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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