CompletedNot Applicable

To Compare the Efficacy & Safety of Ultra-Slow (24 hr) Low Dose (25 mg) Infusion of Alteplase Over Slow (24hr) Infusion of Streptokinase in Mechanical Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis

India100 participantsStarted 2024-11-01

Plain-language summary

Annual incidence of PVT for mechanical valves is 0.3 - 1.3% patient-yrs. First postoperative year is marked by a 24% incidence of thrombosis. Stable incidence between the second to fourth years (\~ 15%), and a subsequent decrease afterward. Mortality rates of Re-do Surgery have been reported to be from 6% to 69% (average 12%) Thrombolytic therapy as a First-line strategy is being used with successful outcomes. To Study the Efficacy \& Safety of Low Dose (25 mg) Ultra-slow (24 hr) Infusion of Alteplase Without Bolus (max 72 hrs) over Slow (24hr) Infusion of 25 lac units Streptokinase (2.5 lac 1st hr → 1 lac /hr for 23 hrs) (max 48 hrs) in Mechanical PVT. Objectives : Primary : To compare the success rate of USLD Alteplase thrombolysis over Streptokinase To compare the complication rates (minor + non-fatal major + fatal) in both the study groups Secondary: To study the clinical profile of patients presenting with Mechanical PVT. Single Centre Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial Sample Size : 100 (50 each) Follow up : Till Hospital Discharge Pt randomized as per Computer Generated Random Number Started on Inj Heparin Infusion till initiation of Thrombolysis. Repeat 2D Echo at 6 Hrs, 12 Hrs and 24 Hrs Interval \& as required. Repeat Fluoroscopy / TEE if Echocardiographic evidence of improvement in gradient or moving leaflets / at 24 hrs interval. Extended Thrombolysis with STK (max 48 hrs) / Alteplase (Max 72 hrs) Restarting of Heparin Infusion In between time lags for next continuation of Thrombolysis / Surgery/ attaining Therapeutic INR Post-thrombolysis Follow up till Discharge for Outcome

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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patients with Written Informed Consent All adult patients of Mechanical PVT, Patient planned for Thrombolysis as first option as per common decision of Treating Cardiologist and CVTS Team.

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

complication rates

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07360717

SponsorU. N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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