NCT00463749

Brief Summary

Acetylcystein is a potent antioxidans which is able to prevent contrast dye induced nephropathy in stable patients undergoing additional hydration. In primary percutaneous intervention for infarction hydration is not possible. Therefore Acetylcystein might prevent contrast dye induced nephropathy. Furthermore, it might reduce infarct size as a result of its antioxidant properties. Clinical trials are missing so far examining the effects of Acetylcystein on nephropathy and infarct size.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
251

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Dec 2006

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

December 1, 2006

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 18, 2007

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 20, 2007

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2008

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

July 8, 2008

Status Verified

July 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

April 18, 2007

Last Update Submit

July 7, 2008

Conditions

Keywords

primary PCInephropathyinfarct sizeinfarctionST-elevation myocardial infarction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Myocardial salvage measured by magnetic resonance imaging

    4 days

  • prevention of nephropathy

    3 days

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • ST-segment resolution

    90 min

  • TIMI flow

    minutes

  • composite clinical endpoint (death, reinfarction, congestive heart failure)

    30 days

  • need for dialysis

    4 days

  • microvascular obstruction measured by magnetic resonance

    4 days

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

High-dose N-Acetylcystein during percutaneous coronary intervention and for 2 days post intervention 2 x/day

Drug: Acetylcystein

2

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo (NaCl)

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

high-dose N-Acetylcystein during PCI and for 2/day for 2 days

1

NaCl as placebo

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • ST-elevation infarction (\<12 hours)
  • Angina

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior fibrinolysis
  • Dialysis
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactase-reduction
  • Glucose-galactose malabsorption
  • Known allergy to acetylcystein

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Leipzig - Heart Center

Leipzig, 04289, Germany

Location

Related Publications (7)

  • de Waha S, Eitel I, Desch S, Fuernau G, Lurz P, Stiermaier T, Blazek S, Schuler G, Thiele H. Prognosis after ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a study on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging versus clinical routine. Trials. 2014 Jun 25;15:249. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-249.

  • Fuernau G, Zaehringer S, Eitel I, de Waha S, Droppa M, Desch S, Schuler G, Adams V, Thiele H. Osteoprotegerin in ST-elevation myocardial infarction: prognostic impact and association with markers of myocardial damage by magnetic resonance imaging. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 1;167(5):2134-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.05.101. Epub 2012 Jun 15.

  • Fuernau G, Eitel I, Franke V, Hildebrandt L, Meissner J, de Waha S, Lurz P, Gutberlet M, Desch S, Schuler G, Thiele H. Myocardium at risk in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction comparison of T2-weighted edema imaging with the MR-assessed endocardial surface area and validation against angiographic scoring. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2011 Sep;4(9):967-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2011.02.023.

  • Droppa M, Desch S, Blase P, Eitel I, Fuernau G, Schuler G, Adams V, Thiele H. Impact of N-acetylcysteine on contrast-induced nephropathy defined by cystatin C in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary angioplasty. Clin Res Cardiol. 2011 Nov;100(11):1037-43. doi: 10.1007/s00392-011-0338-8. Epub 2011 Jun 28.

  • Eitel I, Blase P, Adams V, Hildebrand L, Desch S, Schuler G, Thiele H. Growth-differentiation factor 15 as predictor of mortality in acute reperfused ST-elevation myocardial infarction: insights from cardiovascular magnetic resonance. Heart. 2011 Apr;97(8):632-40. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2010.219543. Epub 2011 Feb 22.

  • Thiele H, Hildebrand L, Schirdewahn C, Eitel I, Adams V, Fuernau G, Erbs S, Linke A, Diederich KW, Nowak M, Desch S, Gutberlet M, Schuler G. Impact of high-dose N-acetylcysteine versus placebo on contrast-induced nephropathy and myocardial reperfusion injury in unselected patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. The LIPSIA-N-ACC (Prospective, Single-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Leipzig Immediate PercutaneouS Coronary Intervention Acute Myocardial Infarction N-ACC) Trial. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010 May 18;55(20):2201-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2009.08.091.

  • Eitel I, Nowak M, Stehl C, Adams V, Fuernau G, Hildebrand L, Desch S, Schuler G, Thiele H. Endothelin-1 release in acute myocardial infarction as a predictor of long-term prognosis and no-reflow assessed by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Am Heart J. 2010 May;159(5):882-90. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2010.02.019.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Myocardial InfarctionKidney DiseasesInfarctionST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Myocardial IschemiaHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesVascular DiseasesIschemiaPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsNecrosisUrologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesMale Urogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • Holger Thiele, MD

    Heart Center Leipzig - University Hospital

    STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 18, 2007

First Posted

April 20, 2007

Study Start

December 1, 2006

Primary Completion

February 1, 2008

Study Completion

June 1, 2008

Last Updated

July 8, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-07

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