CompletedPhase 2/3

Efficacy of Endovascular Catheter Cooling Combined With Cold Saline for the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Austria, Denmark, Slovenia120 participantsStarted 2011-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of patients suffering from ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) with 1-2 liters of cold saline and central venous catheter cooling with Philips InnerCool RTx Endovascular System prior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) result in a reduction in infarct size.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 79 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Clinical symptoms and signs of myocardial infarction and have a 12-lead ECG providing evidence of an ongoing acute myocardial infarction, involving a large area of myocardium, as defined by the following ECG criteria. The ECG changes should be present upon arrival to the cath lab:
. Anterior infarct: ST-segment elevation \>0.2mV measured 0.08 sec after the J point in 2 or more anatomically contiguous precordial leads, V1 through V4; and/or \>0.2mV in lead V5 V6.
. Inferior infarct: ST elevation \>0.2mV measured 0.08 sec after the J point in 2 or more anatomically contiguous inferior leads, coupled with ST depression in 2 contiguous anterior leads for a total ST deviation (inferior ST elevation plus anterior ST depression) of \>0.8mV.
. Present to the study PCI lab within six (6) hours of the onset of acute cardiac ischemic signs or symptoms (such as chest pain or pressure, arm or jaw pain, dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, or syncope).
. Be a candidate for PCI and have PCI planned as the immediate intervention.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Myocardial infarct size (as a percentage of myocardium at risk) assessed by cardiac MRI.

Timeframe: At 4±2 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01379261

SponsorRegion Skane

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 79 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Clinical symptoms and signs of myocardial infarction and have a 12-lead ECG providing evidence of an ongoing acute myocardial infarction, involving a large area of myocardium, as defined by the following ECG criteria. The ECG changes should be present upon arrival to the cath lab:
. Anterior infarct: ST-segment elevation \>0.2mV measured 0.08 sec after the J point in 2 or more anatomically contiguous precordial leads, V1 through V4; and/or \>0.2mV in lead V5 V6.
. Inferior infarct: ST elevation \>0.2mV measured 0.08 sec after the J point in 2 or more anatomically contiguous inferior leads, coupled with ST depression in 2 contiguous anterior leads for a total ST deviation (inferior ST elevation plus anterior ST depression) of \>0.8mV.
. Present to the study PCI lab within six (6) hours of the onset of acute cardiac ischemic signs or symptoms (such as chest pain or pressure, arm or jaw pain, dyspnea, nausea/vomiting, or syncope).
. Be a candidate for PCI and have PCI planned as the immediate intervention.

Efficacy of Endovascular Catheter Cooling Combined With Cold Saline for the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Efficacy of Endovascular Catheter Cooling Combined With Cold Saline for the Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Inclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Questions for the trial coordinator

What they're measuring

Trial details

Exclusion criteria