Efficacy and Safety of Nnc0487-0111 Compared to Placebo on Morbidity and Mortality in People with Heart Failure with Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity (Hf-Polaris).

Study of an investigational medication for heart failure and obesity

Primary Investigator
O
Onyedika Ilonze

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years - 100 years
All
Phase N/A
6 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

This study is being done to look at the safety and effect of NNC0487-0111 in people with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF) and excess body weight when compared to placebo. The purpose of this clinical study is to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating people who have HFpEF or HFmrEF and excess body weight. 

THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY

Detailed description of study

Participants will get NNC0487-0111 or placebo by injection once a week. Which treatment participants get is decided by chance. NNC0487-0111 is a new medicine that doctors cannot prescribe yet, but it has been tested in people before.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Heart Failure, Obesity
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to (>=) 30 kilograms per square metre (kg/m^2) at screening.
  • Diagnosis of HF with New York Heart Association (NYHA) class II-IV and in stable condition at screening, at the discretion of the investigator.

For participants with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) at screening:

- Diagnosed with T2D >= 30 days before screening.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • MI, stroke, unstable angina pectoris or worsening HF leading to either hospitalization or intravenous loop diuretics within 30 days prior to the day of screening and until randomization.
  • HF due to infiltrative cardiomyopathy (e.g., sarcoid, amyloid), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Takutsubo cardiomyopathy, Chagas cardiomyopathy, genetic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or obstructive cardiomyopathy, active myocarditis, constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, or uncorrected primary valve disease of moderate or severe degree.
  • Severe pulmonary disease including primary pulmonary hypertension, chronic pulmonary embolism, or severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) defined as:
  • requiring home oxygen; or - ongoing oral corticosteroid therapy; or - hospital for COPD Exacerbation within 12 months prior to screening.
  • Any other condition judged by the investigator to be the cause of HF symptoms (e.g., anaemia, hypothyroidism).

Glycaemia-related:

  • History of type 1 diabetes.
  • Participant with diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy who received treatment with retinal photocoagulation, vitrectomy or anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VEGF) within 180 days before screening or who, at the time of screening, are expected to require treatment within 180 days after screening. Diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy must be verified by an eye examination performed within 90 days before screening or in the period between screening and randomization. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
  • Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than (>) 10 percent (%) (86 [millimoles per mole] mmol/mol) as measured by local or central laboratory at screening.

This study investigates the effects of an investigational medication on people with heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFpEF or HFmrEF) and obesity. Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction means the heart's lower chambers are still pumping normally, but the heart is not relaxing as it should. The study aims to see if the investigational medication can lower the risk of serious heart problems compared to a placebo.

Participants will receive either the investigational medication or a placebo, which is an inactive substance that looks like the investigational medication but does not contain any medicine. Both will be added to the standard of care treatment. The study will monitor for outcomes like cardiovascular death, heart failure hospitalization, or urgent heart failure visits.

  • Who can participate: The study is for people with heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction and obesity. Specific age criteria are not provided.
  • Study details: Participants will be assigned to receive either the investigational medication or a placebo, in addition to their standard care.
Updated on 07 Aug 2026. Study ID: 31192
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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