Effects of Intracoronary Progenitor Cell Therapy on Coronary Flow Reserve After Acute MI (REPAIR-ACS)

January 11, 2017 updated by: A. M. Zeiher, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital

Reinfusion of Enriched Progenitor Cells And Infarct Remodeling in Acute Coronary Syndrome: REPAIR - ACS

Coronary flow reserve is an important measure of the integrity of the coronary microcirculation. Moreover, impaired coronary flow reserve is a predictor of future cardiovascular events and poor prognosis in patients after acute myocardial infarction.

After acute myocardial infarction, coronary flow reserve remains significantly reduced. A previous randomized, double-blind Placebo-controlled trial (REPAIR-AMI) demonstrated complete normalization of coronary flow reserve after intracoronary application of autologous bone marrow-derived progenitor cells (but no effect in the placebo group) in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. The current study is planned to extend these findings to patients with Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, since these patients have an equally reduced outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Improvement of neovascularization is a key mechanism of functional improvement of intracoronary application of progenitor cells after acute myocardial infarction. Since capillary density cannot be assessed histological in patients, measurement of coronary flow reserve is an exact means for estimating capillary density and assessing coronary microvascular function. With the help of an intracoronary Doppler Wire, coronary hemodynamics can be assessed at baseline and, for example, adenosin-induced maximal vasodilation. Calculation of the minimal vascular resistance indices allows to estimate the cross-sectional area, reflecting capillary density, and, in comparison with the time of the acute myocardial infarction, estimation of improved neovascularization at a later timepoint.

In order to improve neovascularization, which may then be associated with improved left ventricular contractility, we initiated the current trial.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

31

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Frankfurt, Germany, 60590
        • Med. Klinik III; Kardiologie
      • Leipzig, Germany, 04289
        • Universität Leipzig / Herzzentrum

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ST-depression in at least 2 leads > 0,1 mV), or T-wave inversion, with or without elevated myocardial biomarkers (Troponin T oder I), together with typical clinical presentation), treated as follows:

  • Acute percutaneous revascularization with stent implantation within 48 hours after symptom onset.
  • Successful acute PCI (residual stenosis < 30%, TIMI flow > 2).
  • Hemodynamic stability
  • Age 18 - 80 years
  • Written informed consent
  • Active contraception in women of childbearing age

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with STEMI (ST elevation in 2 leads above 0,2 mV in lead V1, V2 oder V3 or above 0,1 mV in the other leads)
  • Necessity of additional PCI in non-infarct vessel at the time of study therapy (multi-vessel PCI in the acute event is possible)
  • Heart failure (LVEF ≤ 30 %).
  • Arteriovenous malformation or aneurysms
  • Active infection (C-reactive protein > 10 mg/dl), or fever, or diarrhoea within the last 4 weeks
  • Chronic inflammatory disease
  • HIV infection or active hepatitis
  • Neoplastic disease without documented complete remission within the last 5 years
  • Recent stroke within the last 3 months
  • Impaired kidney function (creatinin > 2,5 mg/dl) at the time of treatment
  • Significant liver disease (GOT > 2x upper normal value or spontaneous INR > 1,5.
  • Hematopoetic disease (anaemia with Hb< 8.5 mg/dl; thrombocytopenia < 100.000/µl; splenomegaly
  • Known allergies to Clopidogrel, Heparin or Abciximab
  • History of bleeding disorder
  • GI bleeding within the last 3 months
  • Major surgery or trauma within the last 2 months
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Pregnancy
  • Mental disability
  • Previous progenitor cell therapy
  • Participation in a different clinical trial within the last 30 days

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: 1
Intracoronary infusion of autologous bone marrow-derived progenitor cells after NSTEMI
Biological: autologous bone marrow-derived progenitor cells
intracoronary infusion of autologous bone marrow-derived progenitor cells isolated from 50 ml bone marrow aspirate
Placebo Comparator: 2
Intracoronary infusion of Placebo after NSTEMI
Biological: placebo medium
intracoronary infusion of placebo medium

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Improvement of coronary flow reserve in the infarct vessel
Time Frame: 4 months
4 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Improvement of relative coronary flow reserve
Time Frame: 4 months
4 months
Improvement of global and regional left ventricular ejection fraction
Time Frame: 4 months
4 months
Major adverse cardiac events (death, MI, rehospitalization for heart failure, revascularization)
Time Frame: 4 months
4 months
Major adverse cardiac events (death, MI, rehospitalization for heart failure, revascularization)
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital

Collaborators

University of Leipzig

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Andreas M Zeiher, MD, Goethe University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 8, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

July 9, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 12, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 11, 2017

Last Verified

January 1, 2017

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2007-08-16 REPAIR-ACS

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