UnknownPhase 3

Vitamin E and N-acetylcysteine for Preventing Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Catheterization

Iran1,000 participantsStarted 2018-11-01

Plain-language summary

In a double-blinded randomized clinical trial, all patients undergoing coronary artery catheterization who will met our criteria, will be enrolled into three groups to receive either, vitamin e, n-acetylcysteine, or placebo. The aim of study will be to compare the superiority of vitamin e over n-acetylcysteine for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged ≥18 years with baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<60 mL/min per 1.73 m2 (based on the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease study group formula) who undergo coronary catheterization (i.e. coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention \[PCI\]) will be invited to the study if they meet the inclusion criteria: stable angina with ischemia and indication for coronary angiography, non-ST-segment elevation (NSTE) acute coronary syndrome (ACS) requiring an early invasive strategy, and patients undergoing elective PCI . Exclusion Criteria: acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, high-risk NSTE-ACS warranting emergency coronary angiography (\<2 hours), cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, overt heart failure and/or ejection fraction \<30%, ACS undergoing coronary angiography or angioplasty during the previous 5 days, sensitivity to contrast medium, recent administration of contrast medium for any reason, AKI, history of dialysis, pregnancy, newly prescribed angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, bleeding and/or coagulopathy diseases, and consumption of nephrotoxic drugs, vitamin E, vitamin C, or N-acetylcysteine (NAC) at least 48 hours before 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?

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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

Contrast-induced acute kidney injury

Timeframe: 48 to 72 hours after coronary catheterization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03755700

SponsorRajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-31

Contact for this trial

Yousef Rezaei, MD

+98 91 2623 1864 yousefrezaei1986@gmail.com

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