Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of Three Different Loading Doses of Clopidogrel, in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Lead Sponsor:

Ospedale San Donato

Conditions:

Acute Myocardial Infarction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine both safety and effectiveness of three different loading dose regimens of clopidogrel in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing primary angioplasty.

Detailed Description

This study will enroll STEMI patients, who were planned to undergo PCI, and will randomize them to three different clopidogrel loading dose regimens at first medical contact: no pre-treatment, 600 mg ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ST-elevation myocardial infarction:
  • chest pain lasting more than 30 minutes
  • not responsive to nitrates
  • ST-segment elevation of more than 0.1 mV in two or more leads on the ECG, or new Left Bundle Branch Block
  • With indication to primary PCI, presenting within 12 hour from symptoms onset
  • Age \> 18 years
  • Planned PCI
  • Informed Consent

Exclusion

  • bleeding diathesis
  • allergy to study drugs
  • pregnancy
  • the performance of a rescue PCI after thrombolysis
  • known existence of a disease resulting in a life expectancy of \<6 months
  • lack of informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00882739

Start Date

April 1 2009

Last Update

January 26 2012

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Cardiovascular Department, Ospedale S.Donato

Arezzo, AR, Italy, 52100