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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 3INTERVENTIONAL

Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Plozasiran in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia

A Phase 3 Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Plozasiran in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia (SHASTA-10 Study)

Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Plozasiran in Adults With Hypertriglyceridemia (NCT06822790) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Hypertriglyceridemia, sponsored by Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

This is an open-label study to be conducted in adults with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Each participant must have completed all required visits per protocol in the parent study AROAPOC3-2003 (USA and Canada participants only; NCT# 05413135), AROAPOC3-3001(Canada and Japan participants only; NCT05089084), AROAPOC3-3003 (NCT06347003), AROAPOC3-3004 (NCT06347016) or AROAPOC3-3009 (Argentina, Italy, South Africa, and Spain; NCT06347133). Subjects who previously met all eligibility requirements for AROAPOC3-3003 or AROAPOC3-3004 and were not permitted to proceed to randomization per the Sponsor's direction in order to prevent excessive over-enrollment may also be enrolled in this trial. The subjects must meet all other applicable eligibility criteria prior to enrollment and have an HbA1c results of \<=10% within 30 days prior to Day 1. Subjects entering this OLE from AROAPOC3-2003 must meet the following additional criteria to be considered for enrollment in addition to applicable eligibility criteria: 1. HbA1c ≤10% within 30 days prior to Day 1 2. Completed AROAPOC3-2001 prior to entry into AROAPOC3-2003 AND fulfill either (c) or (d) 3. Baseline fasting TG level of ≥500 mg/dL and prior history of acute pancreatitis at the time of enrollment into AROAPOC3-2001 4. Baseline fasting TG level of ≥1000 mg/dL at the time of enrollment into AROAPOC3-2001 All eligible participants will receive plozasiran administered subcutaneously (SC) approximately every 3 months for 24 months. Participants will be counseled to remain on the specified low-fat diet throughout the study in accordance with local standard of care.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Hypertriglyceridemia, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 869 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Adult males, or nonpregnant (who do not plan to become pregnant), nonlactating adult females, who are able and willing to provide written willing to sign a consent form prior to the performance of any study-specific procedures - Completed all required study visits per protocol in the parent study - Female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception during the study and for at least 90 days after the End of Study (EOS) or the last dose of plozasiran, whichever is later. Male subjects must agree to use a condom during the study and for at least 90 days after the EOS or last dose of plozasiran whichever is later. Subjects must not donate sperm or eggs during the study and for at least 90 days after the EOS or last dose of plozasiran, whichever is later. Female subjects of childbearing potential on hormonal contraceptives must be stable on medication for \>1 menstrual cycle prior to Day 1. - Subjects must be on standard of care lipid and TG-lowering medications per local guidelines (unless documented as intolerant as determined by the Investigator, including an inability to safely administer or re-administer a specific drug because of fear, preference, genetic, clinical, or metabolic considerations, or due to a previous adverse reaction associated with, attributed to, or caused by specific drug) - If the subject has a medical history of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or elevated 10-year ASCVD risk (eg, ≥7.5% per American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology \[AHA/ACC\] risk calculator for subjects ≥40 years of age or Framingham risk score calculator for subjects under the age of 40), the subject must be on appropriate lipid-lowering therapy as per local standard of care (ie, including moderate-to-high intensity statin, as indicated). If the subject has diabetes: ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult males, or nonpregnant (who do not plan to become pregnant), nonlactating adult females, who are able and willing to provide written informed consent prior to the performance of any study-specific procedures * Completed all required study visits per protocol in the parent study * Female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use a highly effective method of contraception during the study and for at least 90 days after the End of Study (EOS) or the last dose of plozasiran, whichever is later. Male subjects must agree to use a condom during the study and for at least 90 days after the EOS or last dose of plozasiran whichever is later. Subjects must not donate sperm or eggs during the study and for at least 90 days after the EOS or last dose of plozasiran, whichever is later. Female subjects of childbearing potential on hormonal contraceptives must be stable on medication for \>1 menstrual cycle prior to Day 1. * Subjects must be on standard of care lipid and TG-lowering medications per local guidelines (unless documented as intolerant as determined by the Investigator, including an inability to safely administer or re-administer a specific drug because of fear, preference, genetic, clinical, or metabolic considerations, or due to a previous adverse reaction associated with, attributed to, or caused by specific drug) * If the subject has a medical history of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or elevated 10-year ASCVD risk (eg, ≥7.5% per American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology \[AHA/ACC\] risk calculator for subjects ≥40 years of age or Framingham risk score calculator for subjects under the age of 40), the subject must be on appropriate lipid-lowering therapy as per local standard of care (ie, including moderate-to-high intensity statin, as indicated). If the subject has diabetes: 1. Subject must be on optimized antidiabetic regimen as defined by the local standards, Investigator, and institutional practices 2. Subject must have no events of diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic decompensation/ hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma, diabetes complications, recurrent infections, or hospitalization related to poor glycemic control within 24 weeks of the Day 1 visit - Willing to follow diet counseling and maintain a stable low-fat diet Subjects in the USA and Canada who completed protocol AROAPOC3-2003 meeting all eligibility criteria (with the exception of inclusion criteria #9 which is not applicable to these subjects) who also meet the following additional criteria may enroll in this trial: * HbA1c ≤10% within 30 days prior to Day 1 * Completed AROAPOC3-2001 prior to entry into AROAPOC3-2003 AND either (c) or (d) below: * Baseline fasting TG level of ≥500 mg/dL and prior history of acute pancreatitis at the time of enrollment into AROAPOC3-2001 * Baseline fasting TG level of ≥1000 mg/dL at the time of enrollment into AROAPOC3-2001 * Subjects who previously met all eligibility requirements for AROAPOC3-3003, or AROAPOC3-3004 and were not permitted to proceed to randomization per Sponsor's direction in order to prevent excessive over-enrollment may also be enrolled in this trial. These subjects must meet all eligibility criteria prior to enrollment (with the exception of inclusion criteria #2 and #8 which are not applicable to these subjects) and have an HbA1c ≤10% within 30 days of Day 1. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject was permanently discontinued from receiving plozasiran in the parent study due to elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or due to HbA1c elevation that did not respond to antidiabetic regimen * Subject withdrew consent for continued study treatment in the parent study * Known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of plozasiran * Known hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of plozasiran * Any new condition or worsening of existing condition or any other situation that in the Investigator's judgment, would make the subject unsuitable for enrollment, could interfere with the subject participating in or completing the study, would make it difficult to comply with protocol requirements, or put the subject at an additional safety risk * Unwilling to limit alcohol consumption to within moderate limits for the duration of the study. * Poorly controlled glycemia (ie, HbA1c \>10%) based upon the most recent HbA1c level reported in the parent trial prior to Day 1 * Acute pancreatitis within 4 weeks prior to Day 1 * Use of any hepatocyte-targeted siRNA that targets lipids and/or triglycerides within 365 days before Day 1 (except plozasiran or inclisiran, which are permitted). Administration of inclisiran must be separated from administration of plozasiran by at least 4 weeks throughout the treatment period * Use of any other hepatocyte targeted siRNA or antisense oligonucleotide molecule within 60 days or within 5 half-lives before Day 1 based on plasma PK, whichever is longer. * Use of an investigational agent (other than plozasiran) or device within 30 days or within 5 half-lives, based on plasma PK, whichever is longer, prior to Day 1 (V1) or current participation in an interventional investigational study. * Recent unstable or symptomatic cardiac arrhythmia (including any associated medication changes) within 90 days prior to Day 1. Individuals with stable well-controlled atrial arrhythmias will be allowed to participate in the study. * Uncontrolled hypertension (ie, seated systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \>100 mmHg) at Day 1; subject may be re-evaluated when hypertension is controlled. Note: Other inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply per protocol

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Plozasiran Injection

ARO-APOC3 injection

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Research Site 21
Bakersfield, California, United States
Research Site 9
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Research Site 11
Canoga Park, California, United States
Research Site 40
Garden Grove, California, United States
Research Site 235
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Research Site 236
Lake Forest, California, United States
Research Site 39
Lincoln, California, United States
Research Site 34
Oxnard, California, United States
Research Site 229
Palm Springs, California, United States
Research Site 155
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Research Site 14
Hialeah, Florida, United States
Research Site 154
Miami, Florida, United States
Research Site 1
Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
Research Site 162
Mt. Dora, Florida, United States
Research Site 42
Mt. Dora, Florida, United States
Research Site 38
North Miami, Florida, United States
Research Site 159
Orlando, Florida, United States
Research Site 41
Orlando, Florida, United States
Research Site 16
Tamarac, Florida, United States
Research Site 18
Tampa, Florida, United States

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT06822790), the sponsor (Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT06822790 clinical trial studying?

This is an open-label study to be conducted in adults with hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG). Each participant must have completed all required visits per protocol in the parent study AROAPOC3-2003 (USA and Canada participants only; NCT# 05413135), AROAPOC3-3001(Canada and Japan participants only; NCT05089084), AROAPOC3-3003 (NCT06347003), AROAPOC3-3004 (NCT06347016) or AROAPOC3-3009 (Argentina, Italy, South Africa, and Spain; NCT06347133). Subjects who previously met all eligibility requirements for AROAPOC3-3003 or AROAPOC3-3004 and were not permitted to proc… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT06822790?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT06822790?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT06822790. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT06822790. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.