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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 175 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Verve Therapeutics, Inc. Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (DeSoto, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 24, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2028 |
| Study ends | March 2030 |
| Registry record updated | November 10, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07839936 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
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Epic Medical Research
DeSoto, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or
- Email: LillyTrials@Lilly.com
- Phone: 317-615-4559
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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.