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Study of the Effect of omega3 on Biomarkers of Cardiac Necrosis (CKMB and Troponin I) and Inflammation Marker (CRP) After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01521845
Lead Sponsor
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of omega 3 on biomarkers of cardiac necrosis(CKMB and troponin I) and inflammation marker CRP.

Detailed Description

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has become the most common form of coronary revascularization worldwide. Although PCI is a safe procedure, it may have multiple risks including bleeding, coronary dissection, abrupt vessel closure, and myocardial necrosis. It is estimated that approximately 25% of patients undergoing PCI have significant postprocedural creatinine kinase (CK)/creatinine kinase myocardial band (CK-MB) elevations and approximately 50% of patients have significant post-procedural troponin elevations. Initially, it was felt these elevations were simple enzyme leaks with no long-term implications.

Now, several studies have demonstrated that periprocedural infarction is associated with short-, intermediate-, and long-term adverse outcomes, most notably mortality. Pretreatment with antiplatelets such as aspirin and clopidogrel play an important role in reducing cardiovascular events (CV events) following PCI.

Omega -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have antiplatelet effect. It may also improve response to aspirin and clopidogrel in low-response patients.

This study is a randomized clinical trial (RCT) evaluating the effect of omega 3 supplement \[with 400mg Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 200mg docosahexanoic acid (DHA)\] on biomarkers of cardiac necrosis (CKMB and troponin I) in patients undergoing elective PCI. Eighty patients planed to do elective PCI will be categorized into two groups. The first group will be received standard regimen for PCI (aspirin, clopidogrel, and heparin) and the second group will be treated with standard regimen in addition to 3 gram omega 3 (12 hours before PCI). Blood samples will be drawn in all patients before and 8 and 24 h after intervention for cardiac biomarkers assessment (CK-MB, troponin I)and inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP). Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) will be evaluated as a second endpoint.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
104
Inclusion Criteria
  • candidate of elective PCI
  • treatment with aspirin at least 5 days before PCI
Exclusion Criteria
  • high CKMB and troponin I level
  • cardiac bypass in recent 3 months
  • platelet count < 70×10 9/L
  • sever chronic renal failure
  • active bleeding
  • treatment with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors during PCI
  • treatment with bivalirudin during PCI
  • sensitivity to aspirin and clopidogrel

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
omega 3omega 3receive omega 3 in addition to standard treatment
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cardiac Necrosis Biomarkers (CKMB, Troponin I)8 and 24 hrs after percutaneous coronary intervention

difference between study and control group in 8 and 24 hrs after percutaneous coronary intervention

Inflammation Marker (CRP)8 and 24 hrs after percutaneous coronary intervention

difference between study and control group in 8 and 24 hrs after percutaneous coronary intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
MACE(Major Adverse Cardiac Effect) Defined as Need for Target Revascularization, Myocardial Infarction and Death30 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Moddaress Hospital

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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