Prospective Observational Study of Trimetazidine Influence on Mitochondrial Metabolism in Human H… (NCT02152527) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Prospective Observational Study of Trimetazidine Influence on Mitochondrial Metabolism in Human Heart Ventricle
Croatia55 participantsStarted 2014-01
Plain-language summary
Trimetazidine (1-\[2,3,4-trimethoxybenzyl\] piperazine dihydrochloride) is a clinically effective antianginal agent. Despite these clinical successes, the understanding of trimetazidine's mechanism of action remains incomplete, particularly influence of trimetazidine on mitochondrial function in isolated human cardiomyocytes. The investigators will perform this study to seek possible differences in mitochondrial respiration related to standard preoperative enrolled trimetazidine therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with coronary artery disease who are candidates for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Emergency patients, patients who already had heart surgery, patients with acute coronary syndrome in last 2 months, patients with inability to understand patient information and informed consent.
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?
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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
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Change in rate of myocardial oxygen consumption expressed in pmolO2/min/units of citrate synthase activity.