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Coronary Artery DiseasePhase 4NCT02539160

Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the Effects of Ticagrelor in Patients With Diabetes and Coronary Artery Disease

A Phase 4 study testing ticagrelor in people with Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of atherothrombotic events. Importantly, DM is a key risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which further enhances atherothrombotic risk. Clopidogrel is the most widely used platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
What is being tested?
ticagrelor
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
101 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2016to 17 Jun 2020
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age >18 years.
  • Type 2 DM, defined according to World Health Organization (WHO) definition, on treatment with oral hypoglycemic agents and/or insulin for at least 2 months without any changes in treatment regimen;
  • Angiographically documented CAD.
  • On treatment with low-dose aspirin (81mg/day) and clopidogrel (75mg/day) for at least 30 days as part of standard of care.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis.
  • Use of any antiplatelet therapy (except aspirin and clopidogrel) in past 30 days.
  • Use of parenteral or oral anticoagulation in past 30 day.
  • Active pathological bleeding.
  • History of intracranial hemorrhage with prior hemorrhage stroke.
  • Blood dyscrasia or bleeding diathesis.
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  • Any active malignancy.
  • Platelet count < 80x106/µl.
  • Hemoglobin <10 g/dl.
  • Known hepatic dysfunction (known moderate and severe hepatic dysfunction).
  • Hemodynamic instability.
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to ticagrelor or any excipients.
  • Pregnant / lactating females (women of childbearing age must use reliable birth control while in the study).
  • Strong inhibitors of cytochrome CYP3A4 and potent inducers of cytochrome CYP3A4 (to avoid interaction with ticagrelor): ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, ritonavir, saquinavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, atazanavir and telithromycin.
  • Patients with sick sinus syndrome (SSS) or high degree atrio-ventricular block without pacemaker protection.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32209

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About this study

Official title: Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Effects of Ticagrelor in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Artery Disease

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of atherothrombotic events. Importantly, DM is a key risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which further enhances atherothrombotic risk. Clopidogrel is the most widely used platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. However, despite its clinical benefit, patients with DM and CKD frequently experience recurrent atherothrombotic events. Ticagrelor is an oral, reversible, non-competitive P2Y12 receptor inhibitor with more potent and consistent platelet inhibition than clopidogrel. In large-scale clinical investigation, ticagrelor significantly reduced ischemic events to a greater extent than clopidogrel, a finding that was consistent also among DM patients. To date there has been no analysis on the efficacy of ticagrelor in DM patients according to CKD status. Moreover, although pharmacodynamic (PD) studies showed enhanced platelet inhibition associated with ticagrelor, it is unknown how this may be affected by CKD status. Ultimately, how PK/PD profiles of different ticagrelor dosing regimens may be affected by DM and CKD status is also unknown. The proposed study is aimed to show the impact of CKD status among patients with DM and coronary artery disease) CAD on PD and PK profiles of ticagrelor used at 2 doses (90mg bid and 60mg bid) in the setting of a prospective, randomized, cross-over trial.

Read the detailed description

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at increased risk of atherothrombotic events. Importantly, DM is a key risk factor for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which further enhances atherothrombotic risk. These observations underscore the importance of antiplatelet therapy for prevention of atherothrombotic recurrences in these high-risk patients. Clopidogrel is the most widely used platelet P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. However, despite its clinical benefit, patients with DM and CKD frequently experience recurrent atherothrombotic events. This may be in part due to the impaired pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of clopidogrel in patients with DM and CKD. Since both DM and CKD represent pandemic public health problems, the prevalence of which will double over the next 20 years, identifying antiplatelet agents with more favorable PK/PD profiles is of key importance.

Ticagrelor is an oral, reversible, non-competitive P2Y12 receptor inhibitor with more potent and consistent platelet inhibition than clopidogrel. In large-scale clinical investigation, ticagrelor significantly reduced ischemic events to a greater extent than clopidogrel, a finding that was consistent also among DM patients. In patients with CKD, ticagrelor led to an even greater relative risk reduction of ischemic events, including cardiovascular mortality, compared to patients without CKD. However, to date there has been no analysis on the efficacy of ticagrelor in DM patients according to CKD status. Moreover, although PD studies showed enhanced platelet inhibition associated with ticagrelor, it is unknown how this may be affected by CKD status. Ultimately, how PK/PD profiles of different ticagrelor dosing regimens may be affected by DM and CKD status is also unknown. The proposed study is aimed to show the impact of CKD status among patients with DM and CAD on PD and PK profiles of ticagrelor used at 2 doses (90mg bid and 60mg bid) in the setting of a prospective, randomized, cross-over trial.

Being tested
ticagrelor
Keywords
coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, ticagrelor
Medical subject headings
Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic

What participants receive

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

  • ticagrelorDrug

    Also called brilinta

    Diabetic patients with or without chronic kidney disease will be randomized 1:1 to either (A) standard dose (90mg twice daily of ticagrelor) for 7-10 days and then cross-over to low dose (60mg twice daily of ticagrelor) for 7-10 days; (B) low dose (60mg twice daily of ticagrelor) for 7-10 days (phase 1) and then cross-over to standard dose (90mg twice daily of ticagrelor) for 7-10 days (phase 2).

Study groups in NCT02539160
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CKD - Ticagrelor 90Active comparatorPatients with chronic kidney disease will receive ticagrelor 90mg twice/daily for 7-10 days. Then patients will cross over to ticagrelor 60mg twice/daily for 7-10 days.
Receives: Drug: ticagrelor
CKD - Ticagrelor 60ExperimentalPatients with chronic kidney disease will receive ticagrelor 60mg twice/daily for 7-10 days. Then patients will cross over to ticagrelor 90mg twice/daily for 7-10 days.
Receives: Drug: ticagrelor
Non-CKD - Ticagrelor 90Active comparatorPatients without chronic kidney disease will receive ticagrelor 90mg twice/daily for 7-10 days. Then patients will cross over to ticagrelor 60mg twice/daily for 7-10 days.
Receives: Drug: ticagrelor
Non-CKD - Ticagrelor 60ExperimentalPatients without chronic kidney disease will receive ticagrelor 60mg twice/daily for 7-10 days. Then patients will cross over to ticagrelor 90mg twice/daily for 7-10 days.
Receives: Drug: ticagrelor

What is being measured

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

  1. Platelet Reactivity Measured by Vasodilator Stimulated Phosphoprotein (VASP) Platelet Reactivity Index (PRI %)

    The primary end point of the study was platelet reactivity assessed by VASP-PRI following treatment with ticagrelor 90mg between DM-CKD and DM-non-CKD cohorts. PRI % is a measure of platelet reactivity, where higher PRI levels represent higher platelet reactivity and lower effect of antiplatelet medications. PRI greater than 50% represents inadequate response to antiplatelet medications.

    Measured: 7 days

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Platelet Reactivity Measured by VerifyNow P2Y12

    Platelet reactivity assessed by VerifyNow P2Y12 following treatment with ticagrelor 90mg or 60 mg between DM-CKD and DM-non-CKD cohorts. Results are expressed in P2Y12 reaction units (PRU). PRU is a measure of platelet reactivity, where higher PRU levels represent higher platelet reactivity and lower effect of antiplatelet medications. PRU greater than 208 represents inadequate response to antiplatelet medications.

    Measured: 7 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted2 Sep 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2016
  3. Primary completion14 Nov 2019
  4. Study completion17 Jun 2020

Resources

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 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
101 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02539160
Sponsor's protocol ID
ESR-15-10953
Status last verified
Jan 2022
First submitted
31 Aug 2015
Last updated
28 Jan 2022
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Ortega-Paz L, Thomas CD, Laudani C, Giordano S, Franchi F, Tunehag KR, Rollini F, Durukan S, Rossi JS, Farahmandsadr M, Stouffer GA, Been L, Keeley EC, Duarte JD, Beitelshees AL, Lee CR, Cavallari LH, Angiolillo DJ. Impact of Race on Profiles of Platelet Reactivity and Clinical Outcomes in Clopidogrel-Treated Participants. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Jan;119(1):168-178. doi: 10.1002/cpt.70045. Epub 2025 Aug 28.

    PubMed 40875095
  • Franchi F, Rollini F, Been L, Maaliki N, Abou Jaoude P, Rivas A, Zhou X, Jia S, Briceno M, Lee CH, Pineda AM, Suryadevara S, Soffer D, Zenni MM, Bass TA, Angiolillo DJ. Impact of chronic kidney disease on the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic effects of ticagrelor in patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Pharmacother. 2022 Aug 11;8(5):452-461. doi: 10.1093/ehjcvp/pvab042.

    PubMed 34114623

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing ticagrelor in people with Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.

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 4 inclusion and 15 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 28 Jan 2022. 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 United States. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 28 Jan 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Platelet Reactivity Measured by Vasodilator Stimulated Phosphoprotein (VASP) Platelet Reactivity Index (PRI %) (time frame: 7 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02539160, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 28 Jan 2022.

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