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Drug-coated Balloon Versus Drug-eluting Stent in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Not Applicable
Conditions
Coronary Artery Disease
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Interventions
Procedure: Treatment according arm
Registration Number
NCT02219802
Lead Sponsor
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
Brief Summary

Rationale: Compared with balloon angioplasty, implantation of bare metal stents (BMS) and drug eluting stents (DES) have shown to reduce repeat target lesion revascularization in primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). However, this did not result in a reduction of mortality or recurrent myocardial infarction. Furthermore, there are concerns of the occurrence of stent thrombosis. The PAPPA-pilot study, evaluating safety and feasibility of using a drug-coated balloon (DCB) only strategy in PPCI, showed good short- and long-term clinical results, with sustained safety and efficacy at 12 months follow-up. To date little is known about the long-term effects of this treatment modality in STEMI. Besides, angiographic follow-up is of great clinical importance by giving insight on the treated infarct lesion and to assess the functional angioplasty result.

Objective: This randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial is mainly designed to prospectively assess the safety and efficacy of a CE-marked paclitaxel-eluting balloon only strategy vs. third generation DES in the setting of a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Detailed Description

Rationale: Compared with balloon angioplasty, implantation of bare metal stents (BMS) and drug eluting stents (DES) have shown to reduce repeat target lesion revascularization in primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). However, this did not result in a reduction of mortality or recurrent myocardial infarction. Furthermore, there are concerns of the occurrence of stent thrombosis. The PAPPA-pilot study, evaluating safety and feasibility of using a drug-coated balloon (DCB) only strategy in PPCI, showed good short- and long-term clinical results, with sustained safety and efficacy at 12 months follow-up. To date little is known about the long-term effects of this treatment modality in STEMI. Besides, angiographic follow-up is of great clinical importance by giving insight on the treated infarct lesion and to assess the functional angioplasty result.

Objective: This randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial is mainly designed to prospectively assess the safety and efficacy of a CE-marked paclitaxel-eluting balloon only strategy vs. third generation DES in the setting of a ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).

Study design: This is a prospective, single center, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial.

Study population: All patients presenting with STEMI and suitable for PPCI.

Intervention: PPCI will be performed according to current guidelines. After thrombus aspiration and pre-dilatation, randomization between a DCB only strategy (with bail-out stenting if indicated) and DES will be done by 1:1 ratio. Concomitant medication will be administered according current standards. Control coronary angiography, including measurement of the fractional flow reserve (FFR) of the treated lesion(s), will be performed after 9 months.

Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameter is the fractional flow reserve at 9 months follow-up. Secondary study parameters include cardiac death, recurrent myocardial infarction in the target vessel area and ischemia driven target lesion revascularisation at 9 months.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Acute myocardial infarction eligible for primary PCI:
  • > 20 min of chest-pain and at least 1 mm ST-elevation in at least two contiguous leads, a new left bundle branch block or a true posterior myocardial infarction (confirmed by ECG or echocardiography)
  • Reperfusion is expected to be feasible within 12 hours after onset of complaints
  • Infarct related artery eligible for PPCI and:
  • De novo lesion in a native coronary artery
  • Reference-vessel diameter ≥ 2.5mm and ≤ 4mm
  • Without severe calcification
  • Without diameter stenosis of >50% (by visual assessment) after thrombus aspiration and pre-dilatation.

The protocol requires visualization, thrombus aspiration and pre-dilatation of the culprit lesion before inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18 years and > 75 years
  • History of myocardial infarction
  • Known contraindication/resistance for bivalirudin, fondaparinux, heparin, aspirin, prasugrel and/or ticagrelor.
  • Participation in another clinical study, interfering with this protocol
  • Uncertain neurological outcome e.g. resuscitation
  • Intubation/ventilation
  • Cardiogenic shock prior to randomization
  • Known intracranial disease (mass, aneurysm, AVM, hemorrhagic CVA, ischemic CVA/TIA < 6 months prior to inclusion or ischemic CVA with permanent neurological deficit)
  • Gastro-intestinal / urinary tract bleeding < 2 months prior to inclusion
  • Refusal to receive blood transfusion
  • Planned major surgery within 6 weeks
  • Stent implantation < 1 month prior to inclusion
  • Expected mortality from any cause within the next 12 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Drug-eluting stentTreatment according armTreatment of infarct related laesion with a drug-eluting stent
Drug-coated balloonTreatment according armAfter treatment of the infarct related artery with a drug-coated ballon, an additional BMS is advised to be used in case of residual stenosis \> 50% or coronary artery dissection type \> B.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fractional flow reserve (FFR)At 9 months follow-up

Fractional flow reserve is the ratio of mean coronary pressure distal of the treated lesion to mean aortic pressure during maximum hyperemia.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Angiographic endpoint: late lumen lossAt 9 months follow-up
Non-coronary artery bypass grafting major bleedingAt 1 month follow-up

* Intracranial, intraocular, intra-articular or retroperitoneal bleeding

* Access site bleed requiring intervention/surgery

* Hematoma ≥ 5 cm

* Hemoglobin (Hgb) ≥4 g/dL without an overt source

* Hgb ≥3 g/dL with an overt source

* Operation for bleeding

* Any blood transfusions

Angiographic endpoint: iFRAt 9 months follow-up.
ST-segment resolution90 minutes after initial procedure

ST-segment resolution post-initial procedure at 90 minutes, defined as the ST-segment deviation resolution in only the single lead showing maximum deviation.

Angiographic endpoint: TIMI flowAt 9 months follow-up
Major adverse cardiac event (MACE)In-hospital, at 1 and 9 months follow-up and at 2, 3, 4 and 5 year follow-up.

1. Cardiac death (ARC); defined as any death in which a cardiac cause cannot be excluded.

2. Recurrent MI in the target vessel area.

3. Ischemia driven target lesion revascularization (PCI within 5 mm of the treated segment in case of balloon, or stent area borders in case of stent, or CABG of the target vessel).

Stent thrombosisDuring follow-up

* Definite or confirmed stent thrombosis: Angiographic confirmation of vessel occlusion or thrombus formation within, or adjacent to, the stented segment or proven stent thrombosis at autopsy.

* Probable stent thrombosis: Unexplained death within 30 days or target vessel recurrent MI without angiographic confirmation.

* Possible stent thrombosis: Unexplained death after 30 days.

Angiographic endpoint: minimal lumen diameterAt 9 months follow-up
Angiographic endpoint: diameter stenosisAt 9 months follow-up

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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