Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 2 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

VERVE-102 for adults with or at high risk for heart disease

Official title: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of VERVE-102, a One-Time Dose Gene Editing Medicine, in Adults With or at High Risk for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Who Require Additional Low-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (LDL-C) Lowering

Run by Verve Therapeutics, Inc. · NCT07839936 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether VERVE-102 can lower bad cholesterol (LDL-C) compared with a placebo in adults with plaque buildup or high risk for it.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment175 (estimated)
SponsorVerve Therapeutics, Inc.
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (DeSoto, Texas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 24, 2026
Main results expectedAugust 2028
Study endsMarch 2030
Registry record updatedNovember 10, 2026
Trial IDNCT07839936 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with established ASCVD or at high risk for ASCVD who are not currently on PCSK9 inhibitors and do not have chronic liver disease or HoFH.

Probably not a fit

Patients with HoFH or chronic liver disease, or those previously treated with PCSK9 inhibitors within the exclusion window 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 Phase 2 interventional trial compares VERVE-102 to placebo in adults who have established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or are at high risk for developing it. Participants will receive VERVE-102 or placebo to see how it changes LDL cholesterol levels. The study excludes people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, chronic liver disease, or current/prior use of PCSK9 inhibitors within the specified timeframe. Lead sponsor is Verve Therapeutics, with Epic Medical Research in DeSoto, Texas as the site. Outcomes focus on LDL-C reduction as a key efficacy signal and safety monitoring will be conducted.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience lower LDL cholesterol and potentially reduced cardiovascular risk.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies with LDL-C–lowering therapies in similar populations have shown LDL reductions and favorable safety signals, supporting further evaluation in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or at a high risk of ASCVD

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of confirmed or suspected homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
* Chronic liver disease
* Current treatment with PCSK9 inhibitor or prior treatment within specified timeframe

Where it's running

  • Epic Medical Research
    DeSoto, Texas, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.