Dual Antiplatelet Therapy For Shock Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (NCT03551964) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy For Shock Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction
Czechia, France, Germany605 participantsStarted 2018-08-01
Plain-language summary
Multicenter, international, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial comparing intravenous cangrelor and crushed oral ticagrelor in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by initial cardiogenic shock (CS-AMI) and treated with primary angioplasty (PCI).
The Dual Antiplatelet Therapy For Shock Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (DAPT-SHOCK-AMI) trial tests the hypothesis that intravenous cangrelor is (a) more effective in terms of its rate of onset and the proportion of patients achieving effective periprocedural inhibition of ADP-induced platelet aggregation and (b) at least as effective as the recommended treatment of oral (crushed) ticagrelor in reducing major cardiovascular events in patients with initial CS-AMI indicated for primary PCI strategy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age over 18 years
. Acute myocardial infarction according to the definition of ESC/ACC/AHA, indicated for emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (primary PCI strategy)
. Cardiogenic shock present upon admission due to the AMI (≥ 2 of the criteria below are satisfied)
. sBP \< 90 mmHg with the absence of hypovolemia
. Need of vasopressor and/or inotropic therapy
. Presence of the signs of the organ hypoperfusion - cyanosis, cold acra, disorder of consciousness, congestive heart failure
. Informed consent form signed
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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Primary Laboratory endpoint
Timeframe: At the end of primary percutaneous coronary intervention; Within 24 hours from randomization
. Women of childbearing potential should be protected from pregnancy throughout the study (relevant for long-term use of ticagrelor). Suitable methods of contraception in this case include hormonal contraceptives, barrier methods, or complete withdrawal - as long as it is consistent with the patient's lifestyle.
Exclusion criteria
. Contraindications of antiplatelet therapy with ticagrelor/cangrelor
. Administration of a loading dose of an oral P2Y12 inhibitor prior to admission (clopidogrel ≥ 300 mg, ticagrelor 180 mg, prasugrel 60 mg)
. Need of concomitant chronic anticoagulation therapy due to indications such as atrial fibrillation, artificial valve, thromboembolic disease, etc.