MAR001 in adults with high triglycerides and remnant cholesterol
Official title: Phase 2b Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Study of MAR001 in Patients With Elevated Triglycerides and Remnant Cholesterol (TYDAL-TIMI 78)
Run by Marea Therapeutics · NCT07028749 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests MAR001 against placebo to see if it lowers triglycerides and remnant cholesterol in adults with elevated levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 316 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marea Therapeutics Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 55 sites (Anniston, Alabama and 54 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 30, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07028749 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates have elevated fasting triglycerides and remnant cholesterol and are willing to adhere to a stable diet and study procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with very high triglycerides or liver conditions, uncontrolled thyroid disease, or recent pancreatitis may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with two parts. Part A enrolls about 216 adults with moderate triglyceride elevations to receive MAR001 or placebo every 4 weeks in a 3:1 ratio for 24 weeks, followed by safety follow-up. Part B enrolls about 100 adults with higher triglycerides in a 1:1 MAR001 vs placebo design for the same dosing schedule. The study includes screening, 24 weeks of treatment, and a 12-week safety follow-up with visits at Weeks 28 and 36. Primary endpoints focus on changes in triglyceride and remnant cholesterol levels from baseline.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, MAR001 could help lower triglycerides and remnant cholesterol, potentially reducing cardiovascular risk.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on prior lipid-lowering strategies; the two-part design and dosing range are based on early signal but remain exploratory for MAR001.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Elevated fasting TGs and RC
* Elevated nonfasting TGs and RC
* Part A only: Fasting LDL-C ≥ 50 mg/dL (≥ 1.29 mmol/L) and ≤ 130 mg/dL (≤ 3.36 mmol/L)
* Willingness to provide informed consent and comply with the intervention and all study assessments
* Stable diet for a minimum of 3 months prior to screening and with no plans to change during screening or trial participation
* Stable drug regimen (if relevant) prior to screening visit and no planned changes after enrollment; Part B only: adjustment of lipid-lowering therapy during the diet/lifestyle run-in period is permitted
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute or chronic liver disease
* Part A only: TG concentration ≥880mg/dl; Part B only: TG concentration ≥2000 mg/dL
* History of type 1 diabetes mellitus or history of diabetic ketoacidosis
* Newly diagnosed T2DM
* Participants with known active hepatitis A, B, or C
* Uncontrolled hypothyroidism
* Part B only: recent history of active pancreatitis
* Part B only: genetically confirmed Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) diagnosis due to biallelic loss of function mutations in LPL or GPIHBP1
* Part B only: use of ANGPTL3 and ApoC-III inhibitors
* Any condition that prevents the participant from complying with study procedures
Where it's running
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Marea Site 302
Boca Raton, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 307
Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 319
Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 325
Springfield, Illinois, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 305
St Louis, Missouri, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 320
Little River, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Show 44 more locations
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Marea Site 326
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Recruiting -
Marea Site 104
Milton, Queensland, Australia Recruiting -
Marea Site 111
Leabrook, South Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Marea Site 102
Clayton, Victoria, Australia Recruiting -
Marea Site 101
Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Marea Site 112
Perth, Western Australia, Australia Recruiting -
Marea Site 406
Concord, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 404
Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 401
Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 402
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 405
Québec, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 407
Québec, Quebec, Canada Recruiting -
Marea Site 211
Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand Recruiting -
Marea Site 205
Silverdale, Auckland, New Zealand Recruiting -
Marea Site 206
Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand Recruiting -
Marea Site 328
Anniston, Alabama, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 329
Mobile, Alabama, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 313
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 306
Hamden, Connecticut, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 310
Columbus, Georgia, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 317
Park Ridge, Illinois, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 301
Louisville, Kentucky, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 316
Baltimore, Maryland, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 330
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 304
Great Neck, New York, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 318
New Windsor, New York, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 303
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 315
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 314
Greenville, South Carolina, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 322
Amarillo, Texas, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 308
McKinney, Texas, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 312
San Antonio, Texas, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 321
Manassas, Virginia, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 309
Tacoma, Washington, United States Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 103
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 105
Kanwal, New South Wales, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 107
Merewether, New South Wales, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 106
Miranda, New South Wales, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 109
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 108
Herston, Queensland, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 110
Heidelberg Heights, Victoria, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 113
Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 403
London, Ontario, Canada Active not recruiting -
Marea Site 207
New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand Active not recruiting
+5 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Matty Hughes
- Email: TYDAL_info@mareatx.com
- Phone: 415-766-3610
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.