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Exenatide for Myocardial Protection During Reperfusion Study

Phase 2
Conditions
Myocardial Infarction
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT01938235
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the effect of exenatide on myocardial injury in patients undergoing emergent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST segment elevation myocardial infarction or heart attack (STEMI).

Detailed Description

This is a Phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of patients with STEMI. Those who agree to participate will be immediately randomized to one of two groups: a 24-h infusion of exenatide; or a 24 h infusion of placebo. We will assess the ability of exenatide to reduce ischemic injury. This study will serve as safety evaluation study as well as a pilot for a larger multicentre trial powered for clinical outcomes.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
198
Inclusion Criteria
  • Admission for primary PCI for STEMI, with enrollment within 12 hours of onset of symptoms. STEMI will be defined as typical ECG changes (ST segment elevation ≥1mm in 2 or more limb leads, or ≥2mm in 2 or more precordial leads, or new onset LBBB) associated with acute chest pain or an elevation of cardiac enzymes.
  • Antegrade TIMI 0 or 1 prior to PCI in the infarct-related artery
  • Age ≥18 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • Symptomatic hypoglycemia (serum glucose <3.3 µmol/L; 60 mg/dl)
  • Diabetes mellitus requiring insulin therapy
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis
  • Coronary anatomy warranting emergent coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Mechanical complication of STEMI (ventricular septal rupture, free wall rupture, acute severe mitral regurgitation)
  • Need for hemodialysis
  • Malignancy, HIV, or central nervous system disorder
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation >15 min and compromised level of consciousness.
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Current participation in any research study involving investigational drugs or devices
  • Inability to give informed consent
  • Inability to safely undergo cMRI (presence of cardiac pacemaker, implanted cardiac defibrillator, aneurysm clips, carotid artery vascular clamp, neurostimulator, implanted drug infusion device, bone growth/fusion stimulator, cochlear, otologic, or ear implant, severe claustrophobia)
  • Women of childbearing potential who are known to be pregnant or lactating or who have a positive pregnancy test on admission
  • History of pancreatitis
  • Known end stage renal failure or known eGFR <30 mL/min
  • Currently taking exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon), liraglutide (Victoza), or any other GLP-1 agonist

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboo Placebo bolus over 30 min followed by placebo infusion at 'Rate 1' for 1.5 h, followed by 'Rate 2' for 22 hours\*.
ExenatideExenatideo Exenatide at a dose of 1.5 µg IV over 30 min followed by 1.2 µg/hr IV for 1.5 h (Rate1), followed by 1.9 µg/hr IV\* for 22 h (Rate 2) \*Once the creatinine clearance is available, if the value is \<60 mL/min, the rate at 2 hours will be maintained at Rate 1 for the duration of the infusion. If the value becomes available after the 2-hour point, and the rate has already been changed to Rate 2, the infusion will be titrated back down to Rate 1 if the creatinine clearance is \<60 mL/min. If the creatinine clearance is \<30 mL/min, the infusion will be discontinued and the patient will otherwise continue with all study procedures. A bolus administration of study medication is initiated preferably prior to reperfusion, or, if not possible, up to 30 minutes after the start of reperfusion to avoid delays in door-to-door balloon times.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Ratio of final infarct size at 3 months over area at risk at 72 hours post randomization (using cMRI)3 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Left ventricular volume3 months
Unplanned repeat revascularization6 months
Development of heart failure6 months
Cardiogenic shockDuring index hospitalization (up to 6 months)
Blood glucose < 3.0 mmol/LDuring index hospitalization (up to 6 months)
Hypotension (defined as SBP <90 mmHg)During index hospitalization (up to 6 months)
Left ventricular global and regional LV systolic ejection fraction3 months
Myocardial enzyme levels (troponin I and CK-MB)24 hours
Angiographic myocardial blush scoreAt the time of the PCI procedure
Serum glucose concentration72 hours
Inflammatory marker levels (interleukin-6, interleukin-10, TNF-alpha)24 hours
NT-proBNP blood levels24 hours
Death6 months
Infarct size/area of risk (measured by cMRI)3 months
ST segment elevation resolution (measured by ECG)3 months
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)3 months
Measure of extent of heart failure (NYHA classification)3 months
Major adverse cardiac events (defined as a combined outcome of death, recurrent myocardial infarction, stroke, and unplanned repeat revascularization)6 months
Recurrent myocardial infarction (heart attack)6 months
Stroke6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (10)

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Quebec (Hopital Laval)

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Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Southlake Regional Health Centre

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Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

St. Michael's Hospital

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

London Health Sciences Centre

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London, Ontario, Canada

University of Alberta Hospital

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Royal Alexandra Hospital

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Foothills Medical Centre

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Hamilton Health Sciences - General Site

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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