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This is a phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy and safety of MK-0616, an oral proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor, in participants with high cardiovascular risk. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of MK-0616 compared with placebo in increasing the time to the first occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including coronary heart disease (CHD) death, ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), acute limb ischemia or major amputation, or urgent arterial revascularization.


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NCT number NCT06008756
Study type Interventional
Source Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Contact Toll Free Number
Phone 1-888-577-8839
Email Trialsites@merck.com
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Start date October 9, 2023
Completion date November 29, 2029

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