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Regional Activation of Leukocytes in Coronary Artery Disease

Completed
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Inflammation
Registration Number
NCT02376738
Lead Sponsor
Sint Franciscus Gasthuis
Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the role of leukocyte activation in coronary artery disease

Detailed Description

1. The primary aim of REAL CAD is to determine regional differences of leukocyte activation in different vascular beds in vivo.

2. The secondary aim is to investigate differences in leukocyte activation between diabetic and CAD subjects and patients suffering from both.

3. The third aim is to investigate the relationship between complement components, triglycerides and leukocyte activation markers in order to gain more insight into the causative processes leading to activation of leukocytes.

4. The fourth aim is to get more insight in the MBL genotypes and serum levels of CAD and/or diabetic patients and the 'healthy' groups included in our study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
97
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects scheduled to undergo a coronary catheterization
  • Provide written informed consent
  • Aged >18 and <75 years
  • BMI < 35 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
  • Emotionally and intellectually not capable to decide about participation in the study and the consequences of participation. Subjects who are not able to understand the patient information
  • CRP > 20 mg/l
  • Unstable angina pectoris
  • CABG or PTCA during the last 6 months
  • Alcohol use > 2 units/day
  • Aberrations in kidney, liver and thyroid function
  • Use of any experimental medication within 6 months of the catheterization
  • The use of immunosuppressive drugs

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assess the level of leukocyte activation in different vascular beds, by measuring monocyte CD11b and neutrophil CD11b and CD66b in blood obtained from the left and right coronary artery, the abdominal aorta, the femoral artery and a peripheral veinBaseline
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To investigate the predictive value of leukocyte activation markers CD11b and CD66b in different vascular regions in the prediction of future coronary events, by measuring these markers at baseline6 years follow-up
Investigate differences in leukocyte activation between patients with and without diabetes mellitus or coronary artery disease by comparing the level of monocyte CD11b and neutrophil CD11b and CD66bBaseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sint Franciscus Gasthuis

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Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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