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Novartis’ Pelacarsen Phase III Lp(a)HORIZON Trial Fails Primary Cardiovascular Endpoint; Lowered Lp(a) Levels But Did Not Reduce CV Events

Sep 4, 2026 · 04:32 PM ET· updated 1h ago

Novartis today announced that the pelacarsen phase III Lp(a)HORIZON trial, a pioneering cardiovascular outcomes study, did not meet its primary endpoint of reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, a composite of

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Novartis tested a new medicine to prevent heart problems by lowering a blood substance, but it worked on the substance without preventing enough heart events. When a medicine doesn't work as hoped, investors watch to see if the company has other plans.

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