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New treatment option for Coronary Artery Disease
Official title Effect of PCSK9 Inhibitors on Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaques Derived From Optical Coherence Tomography
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06520904
What this study is testing
What is PCSK9 inhibitor?
PCSK9 inhibitor is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for coronary artery disease.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The presence of coronary atherosclerotic vulnerable plaque significantly impacts the clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the influence of PCSK9 inhibitors on stabilizing coronary atherosclerotic plaques in individuals with early-onset CAD, evaluated through optical coherence tomography (OCT), remains inadequately understood.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Men aged 18-55 years and women aged 18-65 years;
- CAD patients with coronary angiographically confirmed lesions in ≥2 vessels; at least one vessel was critically diseased (50-70% stenosis level);
- LDL-C \>3.4 mmol/L without regular statin therapy or LDL-C \>1.8 mmol/L after 4 weeks of statin lipid-lowering therapy.
You likely can't join if
- Known allergies or contraindications to PCSK9 inhibitors and/or statin therapy;
- Prior use of PCSK9 inhibitors;
- Prior history of hemorrhagic stroke;
- Prior coronary artery bypass grafting or coronary intervention;
- Inability to perform OCT imaging or unclear imaging;
- Severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance \< 30 mL/min);
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men aged 18-55 years and women aged 18-65 years;
- CAD patients with coronary angiographically confirmed lesions in ≥2 vessels; at least one vessel was critically diseased (50-70% stenosis level);
- LDL-C \>3.4 mmol/L without regular statin therapy or LDL-C \>1.8 mmol/L after 4 weeks of statin lipid-lowering therapy.
- Known allergies or contraindications to PCSK9 inhibitors and/or statin therapy;
- Prior use of PCSK9 inhibitors;
- Prior history of hemorrhagic stroke;
- Prior coronary artery bypass grafting or coronary intervention;
- Inability to perform OCT imaging or unclear imaging;
- Severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance \< 30 mL/min);
- Severe hepatic dysfunction;
- Baseline triglycerides \> 5.6 mmol/L;
- Pregnant or lactating women;
- Life expectancy not exceeding 1 year;
- In the judgment of the investigator, unsuitable for this study for any reason.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.