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Randomized Trial Evaluating Slow-Release Formulation TAXUS Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent in the Treatment of In-Stent Restenosis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Coronary Restenosis
Interventions
Device: TAXUS Express2
Procedure: Brachytherapy (beta source)
Registration Number
NCT00287573
Lead Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the TAXUS Express2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stent System as compared to brachytherapy in patients experiencing in-stent restenosis.

Detailed Description

Percutaneous approaches to in-stent restenosis (ISR) have included balloon angioplasty alone, rotational atherectomy, cutting balloon angioplasty, directional coronary atherectomy, excimer laser angioplasty, placement of a second stent or any combination thereof, and intra-coronary brachytherapy. Of these, only brachytherapy has been shown to reduce recurrent restenosis after PCI for ISR, - and is now considered the standard of care. Logistical considerations in establishing and maintaining a radiation program have limited the widespread availability of this modality. These considerations include the need for involvement of radiation oncologists, physicists, and safety officers; nuclear licensing requirements; need for increased shielding and safety training; equipment and procedural complexities; as well as increased procedural time and costs. Furthermore, recurrent ISR after brachytherapy may still occur. Stent based drug delivery for the treatment of ISR holds promise as a much simpler, safer and potentially more effective alternative to brachytherapy.

This is a prospective, randomized (1:1), open-label, multicenter, safety and efficacy trial for the treatment of in-stent restenosis. The primary objective is to demonstrate a superior or non-inferior 9-month target vessel revascularization (TVR) rate for TAXUS-SR stent compared to intra-coronary brachytherapy (beta source).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
488
Inclusion Criteria
  • Cumulative target lesion length is </= 46 mm (visual estimate).
  • Reference vessel diameter (RVD) is >/= 2.5 and </= 3.75 mm (visual estimate)
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) is >/= 25%
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any previous or planned treatment with a non-study anti-restenotic drug-coated or drug-eluting coronary stent in the target vessel. (Note:previous or planned treatment with heparin or phosphorylcholine coated stents is acceptable, as long as, the procedure with the non-study stent meets the protocol defined criteria for non-target lesion interventions.)
  • Previous or planned treatment with intra-coronary brachytherapy (gamma or beta source) in the target vessel
  • Previous external radiotherapy to the heart or target vessel area
  • Known genetic radiation sensitivity disorders (i.e. ataxia-telangiectasia, etc.)
  • Side branch of the target lesion includes ostial narrowing >/= 50% diameter stenosis (DS) and is >/= 2.0 mm diameter
  • Target lesion has been previously treated for ISR with the placement of a second stent(s), which covers >/= 50% of the original stent length (a true "stent sandwich")
  • Target vessel is pre-treated with an unapproved device, directional or rotational coronary atherectomy, laser, or transluminal extraction catheter immediately prior to delivery of randomized treatment (stent placement or intra-coronary brachytherapy)
  • Recent myocardial infarction (MI) (symptom onset </= 72 hours prior to randomization)
  • CK-MB >2x the local laboratory's upper limit of normal (ULN) (refers to a measured value on the day of the index procedure as drawn per protocol)
  • Anticipated treatment with warfarin during any period in the 6 months post index procedure
  • Anticipated treatment with paclitaxel, oral rapamycin or colchicine during any period in the 9 months post index procedure
  • Planned use of both the study stent and a non-study stent (i.e., commercial stent) in the treatment of the target lesion

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Arm 1TAXUS Express2-
Arm 2Brachytherapy (beta source)-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of Target Vessel Revascularization9 Months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of composite major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and the individual components of MACEassessed at discharge, 1, 4 and 9 months post index procedure and annually for 5 years
Stent thrombosis rate5 Years
Target Vessel Failure (TVF, defined as any ischemia-driven revascularization of the target vessel, MI related to the target vessel, or death related to the target vessel).5 Years
Clinical procedural success and technical success5 Years
Binary restenosis rate5 years
Evaluate outcomes and treatment of recurrent restenosis in the TAXUS stent arm5 Years
Absolute lesion length9 Months
Reference Vessel Diameter (RVD)9 Months
Minimum Lumen Diameter (MLD)9 Months
Percent diameter stenosis (% DS)9 Months
Acute gain9 Months
Late loss9 Months
Loss index9 Months
Patterns of recurrent restenosis, including edge effect9 Months
Coronary aneurysm9 Months
Identification of potential safety issues.9 Months
Change in neointimal volume from post procedure to follow-up9 Months
Change in MLD within the stent or area of brachytherapy9 Months
Minimum lumen area (MLA) within the stent or area of brachytherapy9 Months
Lumen, plaque and vessel measurements at the treatment edges (outside of the stent or area of brachytherapy)9 Months

Trial Locations

Locations (42)

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Maine Medical Center

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Portland, Maine, United States

South Carolina Heart Center

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Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre

🇨🇦

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Swedish Medical Center

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Seattle, Washington, United States

Scripps Green Hospital

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LaJolla, California, United States

Mercy General Hospital

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Sacramento, California, United States

Mid-Carolina Cardiology Research Division/Presbyterian Hospital

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Lahey Clinic Hospital

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Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Barnes Jewish Hospital

🇺🇸

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Buffalo General Hospital

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Buffalo, New York, United States

North Ohio Research, Ltd

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Elyria, Ohio, United States

Piedmont Hospital

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Lenox Hill Hospital

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New York, New York, United States

University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

LeBauer Cardiovascular Research Foundation

🇺🇸

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Florida Hospital

🇺🇸

Orlando, Florida, United States

Saint Luke's Hospital

🇺🇸

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Columbia University Medical Center

🇺🇸

New York, New York, United States

Cardiac & Vascular Research Center of Northern Michigan

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Petoskey, Michigan, United States

Albany Medical Center/Capital Cardiovascular Associates

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Albany, New York, United States

Washington Adventist Hospital

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Takoma Park, Maryland, United States

Spectrum Health Hospitals

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Toronto General Hospital

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Baptist Medical Center Princeton

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Aurora Denver Cardiology

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

🇺🇸

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

The Lindner Clinical Trial Center

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Oklahoma Cardiovascular Research Group

🇺🇸

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

St. Thomas Hospital

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Cardiovascular Interventions

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Houston, Texas, United States

Tufts Medical Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

St. Mary's Medical Center

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Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States

South Austin Hospital/Capital Cardiovascular Specialists

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Austin, Texas, United States

Stanford Medical Center

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Stanford, California, United States

Washington Hospital Center

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Forsyth Medical Center

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

The Miriam Hospital

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Providence, Rhode Island, United States

University of Virginia

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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Nebraska Heart Institute

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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