Low-dose Colchicine for CABG Graft Failure Prevention
China622 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate whether daily low-dose colchicine (0.5 mg), administered in addition to the standard secondary prevention regimen recommended in clinical guidelines after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), can further prevent graft failure after CABG through a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be male or female, aged 18 years or older;
. Within 3 days after successful isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG);
. Sign informed consent;
Exclusion criteria
. Severe valvular heart disease requiring concomitant or staged valvular surgery;
. History of non-skin cancer in the past 3 years;
. Inflammatory bowel disease or chronic diarrhea;
. Neuromuscular diseases or non-transient creatine kinase levels greater than 3 times the upper limit of the normal range (except those associated with myocardial infarction);
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.
. Clinically significant non-transient (At least 2 laboratory tests) blood abnormalities (Hemoglobin \<100g/L or hematocrit \< 30% or \> 52% or white blood cell count \< 3×109/L or platelet count \< 100×109/L);
. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m² (based on the CKDEPI formula);
. Serum alanine aminotransferase and/or aspartate aminotransferase levels greater than 2 times the upper limit of the normal range, accompanied by serum total bilirubin levels greater than 2 times the upper limit of the normal range or severe liver disease with coagulation disorders (INR\>1.5) (except for elevated glutamic oxalacetic transaminase associated with myocardial infarction);
. Decline in cognitive function due to inability to perform basic activities of daily living independently;