Efficacy and outcomes of bempedoic acid versus placebo in patients with hypercholesterolemia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Aman Goyal, Sangam Shah, Krishna Dahal, Mah I Kan Changez, Muhammad Daoud Tariq, Varisha Zuhair, Urooj Shamim, Haleema Qayyum Abbasi, Abhigan Babu Shrestha, Ranjit Sah, Amir Humza Sohail
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Abstract
Introduction: Bempedoic acid (BA) has shown varied efficacy in managing hyperlipidemia. We conducted the most extensive up-to-date meta-analysis, the first to include recent studies by Nissen et al., which boast the largest sample size.
Methods: Literature search was done on Medline, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. The primary endpoint was a change in low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, while secondary endpoints encompassed changes in lipid parameters, clinical endpoints, and safety endpoints. The least-square mean (LSM) percent change was utilized for lipid changes, with statistical significance set at P < 0.05.
Results: This analysis included 12 randomized control trials with 22,249 participants. BA exhibited a substantial reduction in LDL-C levels [LSM % change, -24.34; 95% confidence interval (CI), -27.80 to -20.88; P < 0.0001], total cholesterol levels (LSM % change, -16.62; 95% CI, -21.70 to -11.54; P < 0.00001) and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels (LSM % change, -4.22; 95% CI, -5.51 to -2.92; P < 0.00001) compared to the placebo.
Conclusions: BA significantly lowers LDL-C, total cholesterol, HDL-C, non-HDL-C, high sensitivity C reactive protein, and apolipoprotein levels.