Evaluation of the Effect of Lomitapide Treatment on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in Patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

This is a multicenter, international, long-term observational study investigating the real-world impact of lomitapide on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in patients with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Study Design:

Observational, open-label, retrospective and prospective study Data will be collected from >26 lipid centers across Europe Patients will serve as their own control, with comparisons between pre-treatment (3 years before lomitapide) and post-treatment (first 3 years of lomitapide therapy) periods

Study Population:

Approximately 72 adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with HoFH Patients must have received lomitapide for at least 12 months Availability of 3 years of pre-treatment clinical records

Objectives:

Primary Objective: Evaluate the incidence of MACE before and after lomitapide treatment

Secondary Objectives: Assess changes in LDL-C, total cholesterol, liver function tests (ALT, AST, GGT), and lipid-lowering therapy usage (e.g., discontinuation of LDL apheresis, addition of PCSK9 inhibitors)

Endpoints:

Primary Endpoint: Change in MACE incidence over the 3-year treatment period

Secondary Endpoints: Changes in lipid levels, liver safety markers, and adherence to treatment protocols

Safety Considerations:

The study follows real-world clinical practice, with monitoring of adverse events, including liver-related safety concerns associated with lomitapide

Data will be collected in an electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) and analyzed following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines

This study aims to generate real-world evidence on the cardiovascular impact of lomitapide in HoFH patients, addressing an unmet clinical need for data on long-term outcomes.