The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo when given as an adjunct to standard of care with respect to reducing cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality.
Age ≥ 45 years at screening.
BMI of ≥ 27.0 kg/m² at screening.
Prior MI (presumed atherothrombotic event due to plaque rupture/erosion).
Prior ischemic stroke (presumed due to atherosclerosis; may include ischemic stroke with hemorrhagic transformation).
History of any of the following within 60 days before screening or between screening and randomization: MI, hospitalization for unstable angina, arterial revascularization (eg, coronary, cerebrovascular or peripheral) major cardiovascular surgery, stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
New York Heart Association (NYHA) class IV HF during screening or hospitalization for HF within 60 days before screening or between screening and randomization.
Type 1 DM, or any other type of diabetes with the exception of T2DM or prior gestational diabetes. Participants with a history of gestational diabetes should be stratified according to their current diabetes classification.
HbA1c > 10.0% (86 mmol/mol) at screening.