A Comparison of Prasugrel (CS-747) and Clopidogrel in Acute Coronary Syndrome Subjects Who Are to Undergo Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Coronary Arteriosclerosis, Acute Coronary Syndromes
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: A person who has been diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome and is to undergo a percutaneous coronary intervention. A person who is of the legal age of 18 and is mentally competent to provide a signed written informed consent. If a woman is of childbearing potential (i.e., before menopause), she must test negative for pregnancy and agree to use a reliable method of birth control. Exclusion Criteria: A person who has had an ischemic stroke within the last 3 months or a hemorrhagic stroke at any time in the past. A person who has active internal bleeding or has a history of a bleeding disorder. Individuals who are at an increased risk of bleeding based on laboratory criteria evaluated by the treatment physician or on medication that can cause bleeding. A person who has liver disease; for example, cirrhosis. A person who has a condition such as alcoholism, mental illness, or is drug dependent. A person who has cardiogenic shock, a refractory ventricular arrhythmia, or congestive heart failure (class IV).
Sites / Locations
- For more information regarding investigative sites for this trial, call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), Global Quintiles Study Line (1-866-615-4672) or speak with your physician
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Prasugrel
Clopidogrel
Oral loading dose of six 10 mg prasugrel tablets and four placebo tablets matched to clopidogrel, followed by an oral maintenance dose of prasugrel one 10 mg tablet and one placebo tablet matched to clopidogrel once daily
Oral loading dose of four 75 mg clopidogrel tablets and six placebo tablets matched to prasugrel, followed by an oral maintenance dose of one 75 mg clopidogrel tablet and one placebo tablet matched to prasugrel once daily