POPular GUILTY PILOT: Genotype-guided Clopidogrel Monotherapy
Netherlands200 participantsStarted 2023-07-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to test the safety and effectiveness of genotype-guided clopidogrel monotherapy in patients presenting with Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS) who have undergone successful Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Is genotype-guided clopidogrel monotherapy effective in reducing ischemic risk during the first six months following successful PCI?
* Is genotype-guided clopidogrel monotherapy safe in terms of reducing bleeding risk during the first six months following successful PCI?
Participants will be given genotype-guided clopidogrel monotherapy after their successful PCI procedure and will be monitored for any bleeding or ischemic complications over the next six months.
Researchers will compare these results to the typical outcomes associated with traditional Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) to see if genotype-guided clopidogrel monotherapy provides similar or improved protection from ischemic events, but with fewer bleeding complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Patients aged 18 years or older are eligible for inclusion if all of the following criteria are met:
* Clinical diagnosis of NSTE-ACS (i.e. NSTEMI or unstable angina)
* Successful PCI (according to the treating physician) with implantation of new generation drug eluting stents.
* CYP2C19 extensive or ultra-rapid metabolizer
Exclusion Criteria:
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
* CYP2C19 poor or intermediate metabolizer
* Known allergy or contraindication for aspirin or clopidogrel.
* Concurrent use of oral anticoagulants (e.g. because of atrial fibrillation)
* Ongoing indication for DAPT at admission (e.g. due to recent PCI or ACS)
* High-risk features for PCI including left main disease, chronic total occlusion, bifurcation lesion requiring 2-stent treatment, saphenous or arterial graft lesion, severely calcified lesion requiring the use of the Rotablator system, ≥3 treated vessels, ≥ 3 stents implanted and total stent length \>60 mm
* Recent stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or intracranial bleeding
* Severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh class C)
* Planned surgical intervention within 6 months of PCI
* Patients requiring staged procedure (to avoid heterogeneity in the duration of pharmacological treatment between index and staged procedures)
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women at time of enrolment
* Participation in another trial with an investigational drug or device
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.