Clopidogrel Proton-Pump Inhibitors Study

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Purpose To find out the impact of two different proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) (Omeprazole and Pantoprazole) on platelet function in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) on clopidogrel therapy.
ConditionCoronary Artery Disease
InterventionDrug: Omeprazole
Drug: Pantoprazole
PhasePhase 4
SponsorSheba Medical Center
Responsible PartySheba Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01016717
First ReceivedNovember 18, 2009
Last UpdatedJune 14, 2012
Last verifiedJune 2012

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateNovember 18, 2009
Last Updated DateJune 14, 2012
Start DateDecember 2012
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2013
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresPlatelet function tests. [Time Frame: 30 days] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleClopidogrel Proton-Pump Inhibitors Study
Official TitleClopidogrel Proton-Pump Inhibitors Study
Brief Summary
To find out the impact of two different proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) (Omeprazole and
Pantoprazole) on platelet function in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) on
clopidogrel therapy.
Detailed Description
On June 19, 2009 The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has issued a public statement on a
possible interaction between clopidogrel (Plavix, Sanofi-Aventis/Bristol-Myers Squibb)and
proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and has recommended that the product information for all
clopidogrel-containing medicines be amended to discourage concomitant use of PPIs unless
absolutely necessary. The UK medicines regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare Products
Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has also issued advice to GPs that concomitant use of a PPI with
clopidogrel is not recommended unless considered essential, urging a review of the
prescribing of PPIs at the next appointment for patients taking clopidogrel. This follows an
"early communication" issued by the US FDA earlier this year, stating that PPIs might
interfere with the effectiveness of clopidogrel and that clinicians should reevaluate
starting or continuing treatment with a PPI in patients taking clopidogrel.

There is a concern that the studies on which these warnings are based have many limitations
and that it is far from certain whether there really is an interaction between clopidogrel
and PPIs.

Another point of uncertainty is whether there may be a difference between individual PPIs,
with some pharmacodynamic studies suggesting an interaction with omeprazole but not with
pantoprazole. The clinical evidence, however, is conflicting. There has been one clinical
trial from Canada suggesting an interaction with omeprazole but not with pantoprazole. From
a mechanistic view it is known that omeprazole is metabolized by the CYP219 enzyme, which
converts clopidogrel into its active metabolite. And while pantoprazole can also be
metabolized by this enzyme, it also uses other routes.

Thus, the primary goal of the current study is to find out the impact of two different PPIs
(Omeprazole, Losec, and Pantoprazole) on platelet function in patients with stable coronary
artery disease (CAD) on clopidogrel therapy.

Forty patients with stable CAD will be randomized to receive either omeprazole tables
(Losec, 40 mg/day, Abic Inc., Israel) or pantoprazole tables (Controloc 40, 40 mg/day,
Nycomed, Perrigo Inc., Israel) for 1 month (Phase 1), followed by a 4-week washout period,
and the alternative treatment for 1 month (Phase 2).Platelet function tests will be assessed
4 times: before and after each study phase. Following an overnight fast, ECG and blood tests
for measurements of platelet function, lipids, blood cell count, electrolytes, fasting
glucose, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), will be performed. The blood
samples, except those for platelet function, will be centrifuged immediately for 15 minutes
at 3000/min. The sera will be stored at -20° C, and will be tested at the end of the study.
Blood samples for platelet function will be assessed immediately after the blood is drawn.
All blood samples will be evaluated in the same laboratory and by the same operator who will
be blinded to the patients' clinical status and PPIs allocation.

All patients will be instructed to continue taking their regular medications throughout the
study period. In addition, patients will be instructed not to add any medications (including
over the counter medications) and to record any change in concomitant medications throughout
the study period.
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 4
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionCoronary Artery Disease
InterventionDrug: Omeprazole
All patients will be taking omeprazole (Losec, Abic Inc., Israel) tablets 40 mg QD for 30 days
Other Names:
LosecDrug: Pantoprazole
Pantoprazole tablets (Controloc 40, 40 mg/day, Nycomed, Perrigo Inc., Israel). All patients will take pantoprazole tablets 40 mg QD for 30 days
Other Names:
Controloc
Study Arm (s)
  • Active Comparator: Omeprazole
    Patients will be taking omeprazole tablets 40 mg QD for 30 days
  • Active Comparator: Pantoprazole
    Patients will be taking Pantoprazole tablets 40 mg QD for 30 days

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusSuspended
Estimated Enrollment40
Estimated Completion DateDecember 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2012
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:

1. Male or female ≥ 18 years; signed informed consent

2. Outpatient CAD patients on aspirin tablets 100-325 mg daily and clopidogrel tablets
75 mg daily.

3. Left ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction ≥ 40% measured within the past 6 months.

4. No changes in cardiac medications during 2 weeks prior to enrollment.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Presence of transplanted tissue or organ or LVAD

2. AICD or CRT or CRTD patients.

3. Acute MI, CABG, PCI within past 3 months.

4. Congestive heart failure (CHF) ≥ NYHA 2.

5. Ejection fraction < 40% measured within the past 6 months.

6. Malignancy.

7. Active myocarditis, or cardiomyopathy.

8. HIV infection or immunodeficiency state.

9. Chronic viral infection.

10. Acute systemic infection requiring antibiotics.

11. Chronic diarrhea or malabsorption.

12. Statin therapy initiation ≤ 3 months.

13. Diabetes mellitus type 1.

14. Diabetes mellitus type 2 with HbA1C > 7%

15. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) > 100 mg/dL.

16. Not on statin therapy.

17. Liver function tests (LFT) ≥ x 3 upper limit of normal (ULN) or creatinine kinase
(CPK) ≥ x 10 ULN.

18. Hypo/hyper thyroidism.

19. Liver dysfunction.

20. Renal failure with serum creatinine ≥ 2 mg/dL.

21. Alcohol or drug abuse.

22. Refuse to sign informed consent.

23. On the following therapy: Amiodarone, coumadin, any antibiotics.
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesIsrael

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01016717
Other Study ID NumbersSHEBA-09-7345-MS-CTIL
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided BySheba Medical Center
Study SponsorSheba Medical Center
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Principal Investigator: Michael Shechter, MD, MA Leviev Heart Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer
Verification DateJune 2012

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Leviev Heart Center, Sheba Medical Center
Tel Hashomer, Israel, 52621