Reproducibility and Comparison of Platelet Function Assays With Aspirin and Clopidogrel (MK-0000-167)

August 11, 2015 updated by: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-over Study Using Aspirin and Clopidogrel to Assess Reproducibility and Compare Platelet Function Assays

This study will evaluate whether the antiplatelet effects of Aspirin 300 mg daily and Clopidogrel 75 mg daily can be reproducibly measured using several point of care platelet function assays

Study Overview

Status

Status

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Completed

Conditions

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

Enrollment

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15

Phase

Phase

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  • Phase 1

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has BMI (Body Mass Index) less than 32 kg/m^ 2
  • Subject has been a nonsmoker and/or has not used nicotine or nicotine-containing products for at least approximately 3 months
  • Subject does not have a history of any bleeding disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is a pregnant or nursing female
  • Subject has a history of multiple and/or severe allergies to drugs or foods, or any history (personal or family) of bleeding disorders (including arterial bleeding, hemorrhage requiring transfusion or urgent intervention)
  • Subject currently uses on a regular basis or has used aspirin or clopidogrel within 21 days prior to screening (including low-dose aspirin and pain relievers, cold, or sinus remedies containing aspirin)
  • Subject currently uses on a regular basis or has used within 2 weeks prior to study start, any other prescription or nonprescription drugs, including NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, COX-II inhibitors such as celecoxib or etoricoxib, other pain relievers, cold, or sinus remedies containing NSAIDs, and herbal remedies (e.g., St. John Wort)
  • Subject anticipates needing during the study any prescription or nonprescription (including over the counter) preparation, including those that contain aspirin, ibuprofen, or any other NSAID or NSAID-containing product commonly found in pain relievers, cold or sinus remedies
  • Subject has a history of skin conditions (such as dry skin, pruritus, rosacea, eczema) or has a sun burn at the time of screening and is unwilling to avoid excessive sun exposure for the duration of the study
  • Subject regularly uses antacids or other OTC medications (4 or more times per month) for symptoms of dyspepsia or has a history of use of prescription ulcer medication such as H2 blockers (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine) or a proton pump inhibitor (omeprazole) within the last 5 years
  • Subject has a history of poor wound healing or a tendency to form keloids

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Sequence 1
Aspirin - Clopidogrel - Placebo
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily
Experimental: Sequence 2
Clopidogrel - Placebo - Aspirin
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily
Experimental: Sequence 3
Placebo - Aspirin - Clopidogrel
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily
Experimental: Sequence 4
Aspirin - Placebo - Clopidogrel
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily
Experimental: Sequence 5
Clopidogrel - Aspirin - Placebo
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily
Experimental: Sequence 6
Placebo - Clopidogrel - Aspirin
Drug: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily
Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin)
Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Aspirin
Aspirin 300 mg daily
Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

In a clinical study's protocol, the planned outcome measure that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention/treatment. Most clinical studies have one primary outcome measure, but some have more than one.
Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The effect size of light transmission platelet aggregation, bleeding time, and several point of care platelet function assays after 3 days of administration of study drug compared to placebo treatment.
Time Frame: Baseline and 3 days
Baseline and 3 days
The intra-subject coefficient of variation of each of the 3 platelet function devices
Time Frame: Baseline and 3 days
Baseline and 3 days

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

Study Start

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June 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

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August 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

Study Completion

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August 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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April 20, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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April 20, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

First Posted

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April 22, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

Last Update Posted

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August 13, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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August 11, 2015

Last Verified

Last Verified

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August 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 0000-167
  • 167

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