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Empagliflozin for No-reflow Phenomenon in PCI for STEMI

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
STEMI
No-Reflow Phenomenon
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06342141
Lead Sponsor
Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez
Brief Summary

Myocardial infarction remains, in our current era, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality both domestically and globally. A significant contributor to this issue is reperfusion injury, which enlarges the infarction, deteriorates ventricular function, leads to poorer outcomes, and currently has no specific treatment. Originally developed as an antidiabetic, empagliflozin has shown significant benefits in other organs and systems. Recent years have seen the demonstration of its cellular and vascular effects in animal models, potentially contributing to the reduction of reperfusion damage. However, no human studies have yet confirmed these effects.

Consequently, this randomized, parallel-arm clinical trial was designed to evaluate the effect of empagliflozin treatment, administered from the pre-intervention period through to 3 days post-intervention, on the incidence of the no-reflow phenomenon in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing coronary angioplasty compared to a placebo.

Before entering the hemodynamics room, participants in the intervention group will receive a loading dose of 25 mg of empagliflozin or a standar treatment. In-hospital treatment will continue with 10 mg empagliflozin daily for 3 days for the intervention group. Patients will be monitored weekly during the first month and bi-weekly during the second and third months.

The primary outcome will be the incidence of the no-reflow phenomenon, measured through the Thrombolysis in Myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow scale in the coronary angiography performed to treat the infarction. Secondary outcomes will include the reduction of ST segment on the electrocardiogram, troponin levels, differences in the longitudinal strain by echocardiogram, and infarct size by magnetic resonance imaging.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
162
Inclusion Criteria
  • Acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation
  • Presentation to the institute within 12 hours of symptom onset
  • Coronary angioplasty chosen as the reperfusion treatment for the subject
  • Known diagnosis of diabetes or admission glucose >180 mg/dl.
  • Informed consent signed
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hemodynamically unstable subjects
  • Subjects undergoing thrombolysis treatment in the current event
  • History of coronary revascularization surgery
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors
  • History of recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Known chronic kidney disease and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 20
  • Ongoing treatment with any SGLT2 inhibitor
  • Participation in another clinical trial or having participated in the week prior to recruitment
  • For women of childbearing age: Current or planned pregnancy or lactation.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
EmpagliflozinEmpagliflozin 25 milgrams (Mg)The patients included in this group will receive a loading dose of 25 mg of Empagliflozin at the time of enrollment in the study, prior to percutaneous coronary intervention. Over the following three days, they will receive a daily maintenance dose of 10 mg of Empagliflozin.
EmpagliflozinEmpagliflozin 10 MgThe patients included in this group will receive a loading dose of 25 mg of Empagliflozin at the time of enrollment in the study, prior to percutaneous coronary intervention. Over the following three days, they will receive a daily maintenance dose of 10 mg of Empagliflozin.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Non-Reflow PhenomenonDuring percutaneous coronary intervention (approximately 60 minutes after receiving the loading dose)

Incidence of non-reflow phenomenon during percutaneous coronary intervention measured using the Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) Flow Grading System. Dichotomous variable (yes/no).

The TIMI flow grading system ranges from 0 to 3. Grade 3 flow is the best result of angioplasty and means that flow has been restored to normal. Grade 2 flow means that the contrast flows throughout the entire artery but more slowly than normal. Grade 1 flow means that the contrast flows through the artery but does not reach the end of the artery. Flow grade 0 means that contrast does not flow in the artery. It is the worst result of an angiography. Any flow other than grade 3 is interpreted as a non-reflow phenomenon.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Longitudinal Strain24 hours after the loading dose

Longitudinal Strain measured in percentage using transthoracic echocardiogram. Continuous variable. Mean difference between both groups. This outcome will not be combined with other secondary outcomes.

High-sensitivity Troponin Clearance72 hours after the loading dose

Percentage of High-sensitivity troponin decrease when comparing admission values with values at 72 hours. Continuous variable. Mean difference between both groups. This outcome will not be combined with other secondary outcomes.

Infract size72 hours after the loading dose

Myocardial infarct size measured in grams using cardiac magnetic resonance. Continuous variable. Mean difference between both groups. This outcome will not be combined with other secondary outcomes.

Creatine Kinase-myocardial band Clearance72 hours after the loading dose

Percentage of creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB) decrease when comparing admission values with values at 72 hours. Continuous variable. Mean difference between both groups. This outcome will not be combined with other secondary outcomes.

Adverse Cardiovascular EventsUp to 3 months after the loading dose

Incidence of Rehospitalization, malignant arrhythmias, cardiogenic shock, reinfarction, urgent revascularization, death. This outcome will not be combined with other secondary outcomes.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Institute of Cardiology

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Mexico City, Mexico

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