Effect of Methylnaltrexone on the PK/PD Profiles of Ticagrelor in Patients Treated With Morphine
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Interventions
- Registration Number
- NCT02403830
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Florida
- Brief Summary
Ticagrelor is associated with more prompt and potent antiplatelet effects compared with clopidogrel, leading to better clinical outcomes, including reduced cardiovascular mortality, across the spectrum of patients with acute coronary syndrome, including those with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, in this latter setting a delay in the onset of its antiplatelet effects has been shown. Morphine has been identified as a cause of delayed P2Y12 inhibition in patients with STEMI. Methylnaltrexone is a parenteral peripheral opioid receptor antagonist which has the potential to prevent or reverse opioid-induced peripherally mediated side effects without affecting analgesia. However, whether the use of intravenous methylnaltrexone may overcome the effects of morphine administration on the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) profiles of ticagrelor has not been investigated yet. The proposed investigation will include patients with coronary artery disease and will have a prospective, randomized, cross-over design.
- Detailed Description
Ticagrelor is associated with more prompt and potent antiplatelet effects compared with clopidogrel, leading to better clinical outcomes, including reduced cardiovascular mortality, across the spectrum of patients with acute coronary syndrome, including those with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, in this latter setting a delay in the onset of its antiplatelet effects has been shown. Morphine has been identified as a cause of delayed P2Y12 inhibition in patients with STEMI. In fact, opiates are known to inhibit gastric emptying, leading to delayed absorption and potentially decreasing peak plasma levels of orally administered drugs. Methylnaltrexone is a parenteral peripheral opioid receptor antagonist which has the potential to prevent or reverse opioid-induced peripherally mediated side effects (i.e. gastric emptying inhibition) without affecting analgesia. Studies have shown that methylnaltrexone effectively prevented morphine-induced gut motility change. However, whether the use of intravenous methylnaltrexone may overcome the effects of morphine administration on the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) profiles of ticagrelor has not been investigated yet. The proposed investigation will include patients with coronary artery disease and will have a prospective, randomized, cross-over design. Patients will be randomized to receive either intravenous methylnaltrexone or placebo. Immediately after methylnaltrexone administration, patients will receive intravenous morphine and then will receive a 180-mg ticagrelor loading dose 15 minutes after morphine administration. After a 7 ± 2 days wash-out period, patients will cross-over to the alternate study-treatment arm. At each visit, blood samples for PK and PD assessments will be collected at several time points. This study will provide insights on a possible treatment strategy to overcome the impaired P2Y12 inhibition induced by morphine.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Not provided
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- CROSSOVER
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Placebo Ticagrelor Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor. Placebo Placebo Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor. Placebo Morphine Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor. Methylnaltrexone Morphine Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor. Methylnaltrexone Ticagrelor Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor. Methylnaltrexone Methylnaltrexone Patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 fashion to receive either i.v methylnaltrexone or placebo (0.9% sodium chloride iv injection). Methylnaltrexone, at a dose of 0.3 mg/Kg, will be administered diluted with 5 ml of normal saline as a single i.v. bolus over 1 minute followed by morphine (5-mg intravenous bolus). Then patients will receive iv morphine and a loading dose of ticagrelor.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Platelet Reactivity Measured by VerifyNow P2Y12 2 hours Platelet reactivity measured by VerifyNow P2Y12 2 hours after ticagrelor loading dose and reported as P2Y12 reaction units (PRU)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Platelet Reactivity Measured by VASP 2 hours Platelet reactivity measured by VASP 2 hours after ticagrelor loading dose and reported as platelet reactivity index (PRI)
AUC of Ticagrelor Plasma Levels 6 hours The area under the plasma concentration vs. time curve from time 0 to the last measurable concentration (AUC) was calculated based on ticagrelor plasma levels
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Florida
🇺🇸Jacksonville, Florida, United States