Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

TACTIC Coronary Thrombus Aspiration With Cath Rx In Anterior Myocardial Infarction: A Randomized Control Trial.

Lead Sponsor:

Ceric Sàrl

Collaborating Sponsors:

European Cardiovascular Research Center

Conditions:

Anterior Myocardial Infarction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of sustained thrombectomy with INDIGO ASPIRATION SYSTEM using CAT RX versus no thrombectomy during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) on ...

Detailed Description

Prospective, randomized 1:1, controlled, open label, multicentred, investigator initiated clinical investigation in 14 European sites. 140 patients will be enrolled in the study after coronary angiogr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • INCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Age \>18 and \<75 years old
  • Acute anterior STEMI with ≥2 mm in two (2) or more contiguous anterior leads or ≥4 mm total ST-segment deviation sum in the anterior leads V1-V4 AND anterior wall motion abnormality noted on a diagnostic quality left ventriculogram or echocardiogram
  • Culprit lesion proximal or mid LAD at coronary angiography
  • TIMI thrombus grading \> 3 or TIMI flow 0 after guidewire crossing the lesion.
  • Patient presents to the hospital between 1 - 6 hours of ischemic pain onset
  • Patient indicated for primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI)
  • EXCLUSION CRITERIA
  • Unable to give Informed consent.
  • Life expectancy \< 1 year.
  • Contraindication to PCI
  • STEMI due to stent thrombosis
  • Spontaneous coronary aretery dissection
  • Patient undergone any kind of maneuvers to restore flow before randomization
  • Unwitnessed cardiac arrest OR ≥30 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to enrolment OR any cardiac arrest with impairment in mental status, cognition or any global or focal neurological deficit
  • New onset of stroke symptoms and NIHSS \>2, prior to index procedure
  • Known intolerance to aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, heparin, contrast media.
  • Active severe bleeding
  • Severe hepatic/kidney impairment
  • Administration of fibrinolytic therapy within 24 hours prior to enrolment
  • Cardiogenic shock defined as systemic hypotension (systolic BP \<90 mmHg or the need for inotropes/pressors to maintain a systolic BP \>90 mmHg), plus one (1) of the following: any requirement for pressors / inotropes prior to arrival at the catheterization laboratory, clinical evidence of end-organ hypoperfusion, or use of IABP or any other mechanical circulatory support device
  • Inferior STEMI or suspected right ventricular failure
  • Severe valvulopathy
  • Acute cardiac mechanical complication: LV-free wall rupture OR interventricular septum rupture OR acute mitral regurgitation
  • Medical Conditions \& History:
  • Suspected or known pregnancy
  • Suspected systemic active infection
  • History or known hepatic insufficiency prior to catheterization
  • Undergoing a renal replacement therapy
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with home oxygen therapy or on chronic steroid therapy
  • Contraindication to perform MRI or use gadolinium \[creatinine clearance (CrCl) \<30 mL/min, non-compatible implant, claustrophobia\]
  • Cardiovascular history
  • Known or evidence of prior MI, including pathologic Q-waves in non-anterior leads
  • Prior coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or LAD PCI
  • History of heart failure (documented history of EF \<40% or documented hospitalization for HF within 1 year prior to screening
  • Prior aortic valve surgery or TAVR
  • Left bundle branch block (new or old)
  • History of stroke/TIA within 3 months prior to screening

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 15 2025

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    July 1 2027

    Estimated Enrollment :

    140 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT06887413

    Start Date

    December 15 2025

    End Date

    July 1 2027

    Last Update

    November 25 2025

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    IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele

    Milan, Milani, Italy, 20132