NCT02096406

Brief Summary

Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death, hospitalization, and health care costs in developed nations. Coronary revascularization with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery improves the long term survival in patients with diabetes and multi-vessel disease. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) reduce mortality and subsequent cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing CABG surgery when initiated at least 4 weeks pre-operatively. Observational data have suggested that pre-operative ACE administration is associated with an increased risk of post-operative vasoplegic shock, acute kidney injury, and mortality; however, other studies have failed to confirm these findings and further suggested ACE are associated with a reduced risk of peri-operative myocardial infarction. A single trial of 40 CABG patients randomized to pre-operative ACE withdrawal or continuation reported that the withdrawal group required significantly fewer vasopressors during cardiopulmonary bypass but more intravenous vasodilators post-operatively to control hypertension. Hence, it remains unclear whether ACEs should be held or continued immediately prior to CABG surgery and a survey of cardiac surgeons suggests that current clinical practice is divided. This pilot study aims to establish the feasibility of the study design and to determine the frequency of clinical endpoints among patients who continue and discontinue ACE prior to cardiac surgery.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
126

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2 coronary-artery-disease

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2014

Longer than P75 for phase_2 coronary-artery-disease

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 17, 2014

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 26, 2014

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2014

Completed
3.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

March 22, 2018

Status Verified

March 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3.9 years

First QC Date

March 17, 2014

Last Update Submit

March 20, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Coronary artery diseaseCoronary artery bypass graftingangiotensin converting enzyme inhibitorangiotensin receptor blockerSurgical valve repairValve Replacement

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Adherence to the study protocol

    Proportion of patients who adhere to ACE/ARB continuation or withdrawal as randomized

    From randomization to surgery

  • Feasibility of study enrollment

    \>50% of eligible patients are successfully enrolled in the trial

    30 dasys

  • Feasibility of Study

    \>=95% completeness of outcomes

    60 days

Secondary Outcomes (15)

  • Feasibility of the Study

    30 days

  • Incidence of post operative Shock

    3 hours

  • Duration of Shock

    7 days

  • Vasopressors use

    7 days

  • Post operative intravenous anti-hypertensive use

    7 days

  • +10 more secondary outcomes

Other Outcomes (4)

  • ACE or ARB use at hospital discharge

    Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 7 days

  • Duration of post-operative mechanical ventilation

    7 days

  • Cardiovascular ICU length of stay

    Participants will be followed for the duration of the ICU stay, an expected average of 2 days

  • +1 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

ACE/ARB Continuation

OTHER

ACE/ARB will be continued up to and including the morning of surgery.

Drug: ACE/ARB continuation

ACE/ARB withdrawal

OTHER

ACE/ARB will be discontinued medication 48 hours prior to surgery

Drug: ACE/ARB withdrawal

Interventions

ACE/ARB will be taken the morning of surgery with a sip of water

ACE/ARB Continuation

ACE/ARB will be stopped 48 hours prior to surgery

ACE/ARB withdrawal

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • Patients undergoing elective or urgent isolated CABG and/or valvular repari or replacement surgery
  • On an ACE or ARB for a minimum of 7 days

You may not qualify if:

  • Emergency surgery
  • Pre-operative shock (defined as systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg, the need for any vasopressor or inotropic support, or a mechanical cardiac support device)
  • Severe uncontrolled pre-operative hypertension (defined as blood pressure ≥ 200 mmHg systolic or ≥120mmHg diastolic mmHG or the pre-operative need for intravenous anti-hypertensive agents)
  • ACE or ARB therapy \< 7 days
  • Any mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist therapy.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Alberta Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • van Diepen S, Norris CM, Zheng Y, Nagendran J, Graham MM, Gaete Ortega D, Townsend DR, Ezekowitz JA, Bagshaw SM. Comparison of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Management Strategies Before Cardiac Surgery: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Registry Trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2018 Oct 16;7(20):e009917. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.118.009917.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Coronary DiseaseMyocardial IschemiaHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesArteriosclerosisArterial Occlusive DiseasesVascular Diseases

Study Officials

  • Sean van Diepen, MD, Msc

    University of Alberta

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor of Critical Care Medicine and Cardiology

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2014

First Posted

March 26, 2014

Study Start

April 1, 2014

Primary Completion

March 1, 2018

Study Completion

March 1, 2018

Last Updated

March 22, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-03

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