Monotherapy With P2Y12 Inhibitors in Patients With Atrial fIbrillation Undergoing Supraflex Stent Implantation

NCT ID: NCT05955365

Last Updated: 2024-10-17

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

3010 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-18

Study Completion Date

2026-12-31

Brief Summary

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Patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation require treatment with different antithrombotic drugs. Oral anticoagulants are prescribed to reduce the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation. Antiplatelet substances are prescribed after stent implantation to reduce the risk of adverse cardiac events such as myocardial infarction or stent thrombosis. Treatment with antithrombotic medications can cause bleeding complications, particularly when these substances are combined.

The currently recommended standard strategy consists of treatment with 3 antithrombotic medications for at least 1 week up to one month, followed by treatment with two of these medications for up to 6-12 months after stent implantation. Thereafter, patients usually receive long-term treatment with only one drug, an anticoagulant.

In the monotherapy group of this study, the investigators will investigate a strategy where only one antithrombotic drug will be used at a time. During the first month after stent implantation, the investigators will prescribe an antiplatelet medication, followed by an oral anticoagulant as monotherapy. This strategy might be associated with fewer bleeding complications, while protecting adequately against thrombotic events.

In this study the investigators would like to investigate whether treatment with a single antithrombotic drug ("monotherapy strategy") is associated with benefits compared to the currently recommended combination therapy of antithrombotic medications ("standard-of-care strategy").

Detailed Description

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Background:

The optimal antithrombotic treatment following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) requiring long-term oral anticoagulation remains a matter of debate. In particular, the appropriate intensity and duration of antithrombotic strategies to prevent ischemic events, while mitigating the risk of bleeding complications in this high bleeding risk population during the early peri-procedural period (within 30 days) and thereafter (from 30 days to 1 year) following drug-eluting stent implantation remains unclear.

Aim:

The investigators aim to assess the safety and efficacy of a P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy regimen for 1 month followed by DOAC monotherapy long-term versus current standard of care consisting of triple antithrombotic therapy for up to one month (aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitor and DOAC) followed by dual antithrombotic therapy (P2Y12 inhibitor and DOAC) for 6 to 12 months and DOAC monotherapy thereafter, in AF patients undergoing PCI indicated for treatment with a DOAC after sirolimus-eluting Supraflex Cruz stent implantation and followed for a period of 12 months.

Methodology:

This investigator-initiated, multi-center, randomized, open-label, blinded evaluation, international clinical trial in 3010 AF patients with indication for long-term oral anticoagulation who have undergone successful PCI with Supraflex Cruz sirolimus-eluting biodegradable polymer cobalt chromium stent implantation. The study will be conducted at approximately 150 sites across Europe and Brazil. Patients will be randomized to the antithrombotic monotherapy (experimental antithrombotic strategy) or the standard of care strategy (control group) in a 1:1 ratio. Randomization is stratified by site, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) within the previous 6 months and CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥4. Patients randomized to the antithrombotic monotherapy treatment receive any of the commercially available oral P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel) and immediately discontinue aspirin and DOAC. After 1 month, the P2Y12 inhibitor will be stopped and treatment with a commercially available DOAC will be initiated for the duration of 11 months. Patients randomized to the standard of care strategy will initiate triple therapy for up to 1 month followed by dual anti-thrombotic therapy (consisting of P2Y12 inhibitor for a minimum of 6 and up to 12 months plus DOAC for at least 12 months).

Potential significance:

This is the first study investigation the impact of a short course of P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy up to 1 month, while omitting clopidogrel non-responders, and temporarily omitting OAC, after stent implantation followed by OAC monotherapy in AF patients undergoing PCI. This sequential monotherapy treatment strategy has solid rational and carries potential to balance bleeding against cardiac and cerebral ischemic risks.

Conditions

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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Oral Anticoagulation P2Y12 Inhibitor

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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Monotherapy strategy

Patients randomized to the monotherapy treatment arm receive any of the commercially available oral P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel oder ticagrelor) and immediately discontinue aspirin and DOAC (or will not re-start DOAC after PCI if treatment was temporarily stopped before). After 1 month, the P2Y12 inhibitor will be stopped and treatment with a commercially available DOAC (at investigator's discretion and dosed according to the instructions for use in patients with atrial fibrillation) will be initiated for the duration of 11 months. After completion of the 12-month study regimen (study visit), the patient will receive antithrombotic therapy according to routine care.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

P2Y12 inhibitor

Intervention Type DRUG

The choice of P2Y12 inhibitor is left at investigator's discretion.

DOAC

Intervention Type DRUG

The choice of DOAC is left at investigator's discretion.

Standard of care strategy

Patients randomized to the standard of care, receive DOAC for at least 12 months. In addition, aspirin is administered for up to 1 month after PCI at investigator's discretion and one of the available P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel oder ticagrelor at investigator's discretion) is administered for a minimum of 6 months and up to 12 months after PCI. After completion of the 12-month control arm regimen (study visit), the patients will be treated according to routine care.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

P2Y12 inhibitor

Intervention Type DRUG

The choice of P2Y12 inhibitor is left at investigator's discretion.

Aspirin

Intervention Type DRUG

Aspirin is administered for up to 1 month after PCI at investigator's discretion

DOAC

Intervention Type DRUG

The choice of DOAC is left at investigator's discretion.

Interventions

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P2Y12 inhibitor

The choice of P2Y12 inhibitor is left at investigator's discretion.

Intervention Type DRUG

Aspirin

Aspirin is administered for up to 1 month after PCI at investigator's discretion

Intervention Type DRUG

DOAC

The choice of DOAC is left at investigator's discretion.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age ≥18 years
* Atrial fibrillation or flutter with an indication for oral anticoagulation using direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for ≥12 months
* Successful percutaneous coronary intervention in at least 1 lesion within the previous 7 days with no remaining lesions intended for treatment.
* Free from major adverse events post qualifying PCI, including new onset chest pain suspected to be of ischemic origin, acute or subacute stent thrombosis, new-onset neurological signs or symptoms.
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Planned staged percutaneous intervention procedure (Patients can be enrolled after complete coronary revascularization with no remaining lesions intended for treatment. Patients who have or develop indication to percutaneous valve intervention can undergo treatment more than 30 days after qualifying PCI.)
* Cardioversion for treatment of atrial fibrillation within 1 month prior to inclusion or planned cardioversion
* AF ablation procedure within 2 months prior to inclusion or planned AF ablation procedure
* Prior mechanical valvular prosthesis implantation
* Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism, at least moderately severe mitral stenosis or other clinical conditions than atrial fibrillation requiring long-term oral anticoagulation
* Stroke within 1 month prior to randomization
* Hemodynamic instability (persistent systolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg, continuous infusions of catecholamines, clinical signs of hypoperfusion and/or use of percutaneous left ventricular assist devices)
* Uncontrolled severe hypertension with a systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥180 mmHg and/or diastolic BP ≥120 mmHg
* Severe renal impairment with estimated creatinine clearance (CrCL) \<15 mL/min or on dialysis
* Moderate or severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B or C) or any hepatic disease associated with coagulopathy
* Any hypersensitivity or contraindications for direct oral anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor
* Any of the following abnormal local laboratory results prior to randomization: platelet count \<50 x109/L or hemoglobin \<8 g/dL
* Known pregnancy or breast-feeding patients
* Life expectancy \<1 year due to other severe non-cardiac disease
* Planned surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting within the next 6 months
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sahajanand Medical Technologies Limited

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Stephan Windecker, Prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Bern University Hospital, Department of Cardiology

Marco Valgimigli, Prof

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Cardiocentro Ticino Institute

Locations

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Hartcentrum Hasselt

Hasselt, , Belgium

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

CHU Nîmes

Nîmes, , France

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt/Main

Frankfurt am Main, , Germany

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Klinikum Friedrichshafen

Friedrichshafen, , Germany

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ospedale Ferrarotto

Catania, Catania CT, Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

IRCCS Humanitas

Milan, Rozzano, Italy

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

UMC public

Amsterdam, , Netherlands

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w Poznaniu

Poznan, , Poland

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla

Santander, , Spain

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Cardiocentro Ticino Institute

Lugano, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Universitätsspital Basel

Basel, , Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Department of Cardiology

Bern, , Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève

Geneva, , Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

University Hospital Zürich

Zurich, , Switzerland

Site Status RECRUITING

Imperial College London

London, , United Kingdom

Site Status NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Countries

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Belgium France Germany Italy Netherlands Poland Spain Switzerland United Kingdom

Central Contacts

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Stephan Windecker, Prof.

Role: CONTACT

+41 31 632 44 97

Marco Valgimigli, Prof

Role: CONTACT

+41 91 805 31 11

Facility Contacts

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Pascal Vranckx, Prof

Role: primary

Guillaume Cayla, Prof

Role: primary

David M. Leistner, Prof

Role: primary

Julia Seeger, Priv.-Doz.

Role: primary

Davide F.M. Capodanno, Prof

Role: primary

Giulio Stefanini, Prof

Role: primary

Joanna J. Wykrzykowska, PhD

Role: primary

Maciej Lesiak, Prof

Role: primary

Josè M. De La Torre Hernandez, MD

Role: primary

Marco Valgimigli, Prof

Role: primary

+41 91 805 31 11

Daniel Sürder, MD

Role: backup

Christoph Kaiser, Prof

Role: primary

Gregor Leibundgut, Prof

Role: backup

Stephan Windecker, Prof

Role: primary

+41 31 63 2 44 97

André Frenk, PhD

Role: backup

+ 41 31 632 19 16

Marco Roffi, Prof

Role: primary

+41 22 372 75 31

Barbara Elisabeth Stähli, Prof

Role: primary

0041 43 253 05 97

Diana Gorog, Prof

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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MATRIX-2

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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