Harmonizing Optimal Strategy for Treatment of Coronary Artery Stenosis- EXtended Antiplatelet Monotherapy (HOST-EXAM)

NCT ID: NCT02044250

Last Updated: 2021-04-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

5530 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-02-28

Study Completion Date

2021-03-31

Brief Summary

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Objectives :

To compare the efficacy and safety of clopidogrel monotherapy with aspirin monotherapy in patients who received dual or triple antiplatelet therapy for 1 year (± 6 months) after drug-eluting stent implantation for coronary artery disease

Patient Enrollment :

5530 patients enrolled at 55 centers in Korea

Patient Follow-up :

Clinical follow-up will occur at 1, 12 and 24 months.

Primary Endpoint :

Composite endpoint of MACE and major bleeding

Secondary Endpoint :

Device-oriented composite outcome including TLR (target lesion revascularization), TVR (target vessel revascularization), stent thrombosis, and minor GI (gastrointestinal) complications

Detailed Description

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The primary purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of antiplatelet monotherapy with aspirin or clopidogrel for 2 years in patients who have not experienced MACE (major adverse cardiac events) including all-cause death, acute coronary syndrome including non-fatal MI (myocardial infarction), or urgent revascularization under combined antiplatelet therapy for 12 ± 6 months after PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) with DES (drug-eluting stents). The trial tests the hypothesis that clopidogrel is superior to aspirin in preventing clinical events and device-oriented outcomes. Clinical events are defined as a composite of all-cause death, non-fatal MI, stroke, readmission due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS), or Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) class ≥ 3.29 Device-oriented outcomes include target lesion/vessel revascularization (TLR/TVR) and Academic Research Consortium (ARC)-defined stent thrombosis.

The primary endpoint of this study is the rate of clinical events defined as a composite of MACE and major bleeding complications. MACE includes all-cause death, non-fatal MI, stroke, and readmission due to ACS (acute coronary syndrome). Major bleeding is defined as bleeding (BARC class ≥ 3) at 24 months. Non-fatal MI is defined as any confirmed evidence of myocardial necrosis in a clinical setting consistent with myocardial ischemia without resulting in death, which is supported by electrocardiography, cardiac enzymes, or cardiac imaging according to the third Universal Definition of MI.37, 38 A readmission due to ACS is defined as any re-hospitalization definitely originating from an ACS event, which satisfies the definition of the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association.37, 39 A stroke is defined as any abrupt-onset, non-convulsive, focal, or global neurological deficit lasting more than 24 hours, which is caused by ischemia or hemorrhage in the brain.39 Secondary endpoints are the rate of device-oriented outcomes including TLR/TVR and stent thrombosis at 24 months, and minor gastrointestinal (GI) complications with the related cost-effectiveness. TLR is defined as any repeat revascularization procedure at the original lesion of the index procedure any time during the follow-up period.40 TVR is defined as any repeat revascularization procedure involving at least one of the target vessels that were treated in the index procedure.40 Stent thrombosis is defined according to the ARC.41, 42 Minor GI complications are assessed on the basis of newly developed GI symptoms, newly added GI medications, or symptom-driven GI endoscopy. At each visit, clinicians will question the patient regarding GI symptoms from intermittent epigastric soreness or bloating due to melena/hematochezia. Any additional GI medications, including H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors, will be documented for each patient. If a patient undergoes endoscopy, the type of endoscopy, test results, and further interventions will be recorded. Additional medical costs related to these minor GI complications (South Korean won/year) will be calculated to assess the cost effectiveness of each drug based on average Korean expenses. All endpoints will be assessed primarily by the investigator and adjudicated secondarily by the independent clinical event committee.

Conditions

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Coronary Heart Disease

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet monotherapy : Clopidogrel 75mg P.O. daily

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Clopidogrel

Intervention Type DRUG

Clopidogrel 75mg 1tab P.O. daily

Aspirin

Antiplatelet monotherapy : Aspirin 100\~200mg P.O. daily

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Aspirin

Intervention Type DRUG

Aspirin 100\~200mg 1\~2tab P.O. daily

Interventions

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Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel 75mg 1tab P.O. daily

Intervention Type DRUG

Aspirin

Aspirin 100\~200mg 1\~2tab P.O. daily

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Copregrel, Plateless, Cloart, Pidogul

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Male and female aged ≥20 years
2. Maintenance of dual or triple antiplatelet therapy at least 12 ± 6 months after PCI with DES
3. No history of further clinical event after PCI with DES
4. Plan to change to antiplatelet monotherapy
5. Agreement to give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of hypersensitivity to aspirin or clopidogrel
2. History of contraindication to aspirin or clopidogrel
3. Active pathologic bleeding, such as peptic ulcer, tumor bleeding or intracranial hemorrhage
4. History of major bleeding, BARC class ≥3, resulting in stop of antiplatelet agents within 3 months
5. Bleeding diathesis
6. Known coagulopathy or refusal of blood transfusion
7. Presence of non-cardiac comorbidity with life expectancy \<2 years from randomization
8. Plan to surgery or intervention which needs to stop antiplatelet agents ≥3 months
9. Females with childbearing potential or breast-feeding
10. Conditions that may result in protocol non-compliance by the committees
11. Co-administration of contraindicated medications as follows: other P2Y 12 inhibitors (prasugrel or ticagrelor); anticoagulants (warfarin, new oral anticoagulants, or chronic therapy of heparin); cytochrome P450 2C19 inhibitors (fluoxetine, moclobemid or voriconazole); probenecid; high dose of methotrexate (≥15 mg/week); lithium
12. Refusal to give written informed consent
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Samjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD.

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Hanmi Pharmaceutical co., ltd.

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Seoul National University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Hyo-Soo Kim

Principal investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Hyo-Soo Kim, MD, PhD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Seoul National University Hospital

Locations

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Seoul National University Hospital

Seoul, , South Korea

Site Status

Countries

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South Korea

References

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Han M, Kang J, Kim B, Hwang D, Yang HM, Park KW, Won KB, Han JK, Koo BK, Shin ES, Kim HS. The impact of body mass index on antiplatelet monotherapy strategy for secondary prevention after percutaneous coronary intervention: A substudy of the HOST-EXAM trial. Am Heart J. 2025 Dec;290:258-267. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2025.07.005. Epub 2025 Jul 5.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 40623657 (View on PubMed)

Kang J, Chung J, Park KW, Bae JW, Lee H, Hwang D, Yang HM, Han KR, Moon KW, Kim U, Rhee MY, Kim DI, Kim SY, Lee SY, Lee SU, Kim SW, Kim SY, Han JK, Shin ES, Koo BK, Kim HS. Long-Term Aspirin vs Clopidogrel After Coronary Stenting by Bleeding Risk and Procedural Complexity. JAMA Cardiol. 2025 May 1;10(5):427-436. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2024.4030.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39602157 (View on PubMed)

Yang S, Kang J, Park KW, Hur SH, Lee NH, Hwang D, Yang HM, Ahn HS, Cha KS, Jo SH, Ryu JK, Suh IW, Choi HH, Woo SI, Han JK, Shin ES, Koo BK, Kim HS. Comparison of Antiplatelet Monotherapies After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention According to Clinical, Ischemic, and Bleeding Risks. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023 Oct 17;82(16):1565-1578. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.07.031.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37821166 (View on PubMed)

Lee K, Kang J, Park KW, Park TH, Kim BS, Lim SW, Cho YH, Jeon DW, Kim SH, Yang HM, Kang HJ, Han JK, Shin ES, Koo BK, Kim HS. Impact of Age on Antiplatelet Monotherapy in the Chronic Maintenance Period After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Post Hoc Analysis From the HOST-EXAM Extended Study. Can J Cardiol. 2024 Jan;40(1):43-52. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2023.09.021. Epub 2023 Sep 22.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37742741 (View on PubMed)

Hwang D, Kim HL, Koo BK, Rhee TM, Yang DW, Seo Y, Byun J, Kang J, Han JK, Park KW, Shin ES, Rha SW, Bae JW, Mamas MA, Cohen DJ, Lee TJ, Kim HS; HOST-EXAM Investigators. Cost-Effectiveness of Clopidogrel vs Aspirin Monotherapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Results From the HOST-EXAM Study. JACC Asia. 2023 Mar 14;3(2):198-207. doi: 10.1016/j.jacasi.2022.12.007. eCollection 2023 Apr.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37181388 (View on PubMed)

Rhee TM, Bae JW, Park KW, Rha SW, Kang J, Lee H, Yang HM, Kwak SH, Chae IH, Shin WY, Kim DK, Oh JH, Jeong MH, Kim YH, Lee NH, Hur SH, Yoon J, Han JK, Shin ES, Koo BK, Kim HS; HOST-EXAM Investigators. Aspirin vs Clopidogrel for Long-term Maintenance After Coronary Stenting in Patients With Diabetes: A Post Hoc Analysis of the HOST-EXAM Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2023 Jun 1;8(6):535-544. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2023.0592.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37043192 (View on PubMed)

Shin ES, Jun EJ, Kim B, Won KB, Koo BK, Kang J, Park KW, Rhee TM, Yang HM, Han JK, Kim HS; HOST-EXAM Investigators. Association of Clinical Outcomes With Sex in Patients Receiving Chronic Maintenance Antiplatelet Monotherapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Post Hoc Gender Analysis of the HOST-EXAM Study. J Am Heart Assoc. 2023 Apr 18;12(8):e026770. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.122.026770. Epub 2023 Apr 12.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 37042284 (View on PubMed)

Kang J, Park KW, Lee H, Hwang D, Yang HM, Rha SW, Bae JW, Lee NH, Hur SH, Han JK, Shin ES, Koo BK, Kim HS. Aspirin Versus Clopidogrel for Long-Term Maintenance Monotherapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: The HOST-EXAM Extended Study. Circulation. 2023 Jan 10;147(2):108-117. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.122.062770. Epub 2022 Nov 7.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36342475 (View on PubMed)

Koo BK, Kang J, Park KW, Rhee TM, Yang HM, Won KB, Rha SW, Bae JW, Lee NH, Hur SH, Yoon J, Park TH, Kim BS, Lim SW, Cho YH, Jeon DW, Kim SH, Han JK, Shin ES, Kim HS; HOST-EXAM investigators. Aspirin versus clopidogrel for chronic maintenance monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (HOST-EXAM): an investigator-initiated, prospective, randomised, open-label, multicentre trial. Lancet. 2021 Jun 26;397(10293):2487-2496. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)01063-1. Epub 2021 May 16.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 34010616 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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HOST-EXAM Trial

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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