Akcea and Ionis Announce Positive Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results

Akcea Therapeutics, Inc. (AKCA), an affiliate of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS), announced positive topline clinical trial results on September 24. The Phase 2 clinical trial is studying the effect of AKCEA-APO(a)-LRx on patients with established cardiovascular disease and elevated levels of lipoprotein(a), known as Lp(a). The goal of the Phase 2 clinical study was to establish dosing amount and frequency for the Phase 3 outcomes study. The Phase 2 clinical trial showed that Akcea’s drug lowered Lp(a) while maintaining a favorable safety and tolerability profile.

 

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