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Coronary Artery EctasiaNCT02024919

Effect of Diltiazem on Coronary Artery Ectasia

A study testing intracoronary administration of diltiazem and intracoronary injection of 5 mL saline in people with Coronary Artery Ectasia, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) has been defined as localized or diffuse dilatation of epicardial coronary arteries more than 1.5 fold of adjacent normal segments. Isolated CAE constitutes minor portion of the total CAE cases, with an incidence of 0.1% to 0.79% in which coronary artery stenosis or severe valvular heart… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Coronary Artery Ectasia
What is being tested?
intracoronary administration of diltiazem and intracoronary injection of 5 mL saline
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
Jun 2012to May 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with known allergy to diltiazem acute coronary syndrome left ventricular systolic dysfunction significant valvular heart disease heart failure systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg heart rate <60 atrioventricular block (grade > I) severe liver or kidney failure significant coronary artery stenosis and patients on treatment with calcium channel blockers were excluded

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ankara University School Of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

    Ankara, 06230

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Short Term Effect of Diltiazem on Myocardial Perfusion in Patients With Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia- a Prospective Clinical Study

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) has been defined as localized or diffuse dilatation of epicardial coronary arteries more than 1.5 fold of adjacent normal segments. Isolated CAE constitutes minor portion of the total CAE cases, with an incidence of 0.1% to 0.79% in which coronary artery stenosis or severe valvular heart diseases are not present. CAE represents not only an anatomical variant but also a clinical constellation of coronary artery disease (CAD) like association with myocardial ischemia and acute coronary syndromes. Patients with CAE without significant coronary narrowing may still present with angina pectoris, positive stress tests, or acute coronary syndromes. Impaired epicardial and microvascular perfusion were demonstrated in ectatic coronary arteries.

Myocardial blush grading (MBG) technique has been utilized in various conditions such as acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery ectasia, syndrome X and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy to evaluate myocardial perfusion.

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There is still no consensus for management of CAE. Previously improvement of coronary flow has been demonstrated by mibefradil in patients with slow coronary flow. A new trial is needed to explore the effect of calcium channel blockers (CCB) in isolated CAE. Diltiazem improves myocardial perfusion by blocking calcium channels in coronary arteries. This agent has been widely used in coronary catheter labs to prevent and treat no-reflow.

The current study with prospective design was therefore set up to assess whether epicardial flow and tissue level perfusion would be improved by diltiazem in myocardial regions subtended by the ectatic coronary arteries among patients with isolated CAE.

Being tested
intracoronary administration of diltiazem, intracoronary injection of 5 mL saline
Medical subject headings
Coronary Aneurysm

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • intracoronary administration of diltiazemDrug

  • intracoronary injection of 5 mL salineDrug

Study groups in NCT02024919
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
DiltiazemActive comparatorintracoronary diltiazem 5 milligrams which is diluted with 5 mL of saline
Receives: Drug: intracoronary administration of diltiazem
SalinePlacebo comparatorintracoronary saline 5 mL
Receives: Drug: intracoronary injection of 5 mL saline

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Myocardial blush grade

    Myocardial blush grade which is a measure of myocardial perfusion will be analysed just after administration of intracoronary diltiazem.

    Measured: within 3 minutes after intracoronary diltiazem administration

  2. TIMI (Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction) flow grade

    TIMI (Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction) flow grade which is a measure of epicardial flow rate will be measured just after administration of intracoronary diltiazem

    Measured: Within 3 minutes after intracoronary administration of diltiazem

  3. TIMI (Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction) frame count

    TIMI (Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction) frame count which is a measure of epicardial flow rate will be analysed just after administration of intracoronary diltiazem

    Measured: within 3 minutes after intracoronary administration of diltiazem

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted31 Dec 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2012
  3. Primary completionMay 2015
  4. Study completionMay 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02024919
Sponsor's protocol ID
AnkaraU1
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
29 Dec 2013
Last updated
6 May 2015
Results posted
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing intracoronary administration of diltiazem and intracoronary injection of 5 mL saline in people with Coronary Artery Ectasia, run by Ankara University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 May 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Myocardial blush grade (time frame: within 3 minutes after intracoronary diltiazem administration). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 May 2015.

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