Status:

UNKNOWN

Ticagrelor and Endothelial Function

Lead Sponsor:

Hotel Dieu de France Hospital

Conditions:

Antiplatelet Agents; Endothelial Function; Pleotropic Effects

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-75 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of ticagrelor on endothelial function as measured by flow mediated dilation of the brachial artery. This will be compared to prasugrel.

Detailed Description

Objective: Demonstrate an improvement in endothelial function with ticagrelor Introduction and hypothesis: Ticagrelor and prasugrel are 2 new platelet antagonists. Both are superior to clopidogrel ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Prior MI \> 1 year old
  • Prior PCI \> 1 year old
  • Prior CABG \> 3 months old
  • Known lesion causing more than 50% stenosis on coronary angiography

Exclusion

  • Acute coronary syndrome within the last 6 months
  • Any history of bleeding
  • Age \> 75 years
  • Weight \< 65 kg
  • Prior stroke or TIA
  • Platelet count \< 100,000
  • Hemoglobin \< 11 mg/dL
  • Patients who have received ticagrelor, prasugrel or clopidogrel in the 3 months that preceded randomization
  • Patients who are taking anti-thrombotic therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

November 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02261922

Start Date

October 1 2014

End Date

November 1 2015

Last Update

October 10 2014

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Hotel Dieu de France Hospital

El Achrafiyé, Beyrouth, Lebanon, Beirut