AtherosclerosisPhase 2NCT00005928
Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (Ramipril) Therapy on Blood Vessel Inflammation
A Phase 2 study testing Ramipril in people with Atherosclerosis and Coronary Disease, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will determine the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (trade name Ramipril) therapy on inflammation and stiffness of artery walls. These are two risk factors for developing atherosclerosis-deposits of fatty substances called plaques that can block the blood vessel, causing a heart… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Disease, Vasculitis
- What is being tested?
- Ramipril
- How many people
- 25 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jun 2000to Feb 2002
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
All volunteer subjects must be between 40 and 75 years of age with documented CAD, and must have provided informed, written consent for participation in this study.
Ability to comprehend or willingness to sign the consent form.
No pregnant women or women with child-bearing potential not on effective contraception.
No ACE inhibitor therapy within 6 months.
No renal insufficiency (creatinine greater than 2.0 mg/dl).
Blood pressure must not be higher than 140/90 on current medical therapy.
No claustrophobia.
No history of involuntary motion disorder.
Specific MRI exclusion criteria (i.e. pacemaker, cochlear implants, AICD, internal infusion pump, metal implants or clips in field of view).
No systemic inflammatory disorder (e.g, rheumatoid arthritis, periarteritis nodosa, systemic lupus erythromatosus, temporal arteritis).
No need for chronic NSAID therapy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
About this study
Official title: Effects of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy on Vascular Inflammation and Compliance
This study will determine the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (trade name Ramipril) therapy on inflammation and stiffness of artery walls. These are two risk factors for developing atherosclerosis-deposits of fatty substances called plaques that can block the blood vessel, causing a heart attack or stroke. Studies of patients with coronary artery disease suggest that ACE inhibitor therapy reduces the risk of heart attack and heart failure. This study will examine the effects of this treatment on the artery walls and on levels of substances in the blood that indicate blood vessel inflammation.
Patients between 40 and 75 years old with coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a medical history, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) examination, electrocardiogram and blood tests. Those enrolled will be randomly assigned to take either an ACE inhibitor pill or a placebo (look-alike pill with no medicine) once a day for 3 months. No pills will be taken for the next month, and then participants will take the alternate pill for the next 3 months. That is, those who took ACE inhibitor for the first 3-month period will take placebo for the second 3-month period and vice versa. Blood pressures will be taken at the NIH Clinical Center or by the patient's physician at the end of the first and second weeks of the study. At the end of 3 weeks, patients will return to the Clinical Center for a blood draw of 6 cc (1/2 teaspoon) to assess kidney function. In addition, at the end of each 3-month study period, patients will undergo the following procedures at the Clinical Center:
- Fasting blood draw of 60 cc (2 ounces) to measure electrolytes (e.g., sodium and potassium) and blood markers for inflammation
- Ultrasound (use of sound waves to create pictures) study of the carotid arteries (arteries in the neck leading to the brain)-An ultrasound probe is applied gently on the neck, and ultrasound pictures of the right and left carotid arteries are recorded on tape. Heart activity and blood pressure are monitored during the procedure with an electrocardiogram and blood pressure cuff.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the carotid arteries-The patient lies on a table in a narrow cylinder (the MRI machine) containing a magnetic field. A flexible padded sensor called a MRI coil is placed over the neck area. Earplugs are placed in the ear to muffle the loud thumping sounds the machine makes when the magnetic fields are switched. During the second half of the exam, a contrast agent (gadolinium) is injected through an intravenous catheter (flexible tube placed in a vein) to brighten the images. The heart is monitored during the procedure with an electrocardiogram.
Read the detailed description
Vascular inflammation plays a major role in the progression and clinical expression of atherosclerosis and may contribute to stiffening of arteries that increases the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Therapies that reduce vascular inflammation may reduce cardiovascular events. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy reduces cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), potentially by reducing vascular oxidant stress and activation of genes that encode protein mediators of inflammation. However, we found that ACE inhibitor therapy in patients with CAD had no overall significant effect on serum levels of cell adhesion molecules VCAM-1, ICAM-1, and E-selectin (surrogate markers of vascular inflammation), although some patients showed a reduction in levels, suggesting either that these surrogate markers of vascular inflammation may not accurately reflect reduction in vascular inflammation, or that only a subset of patients have biological responses that might reduce their cardiovascular risk. The purposes of this protocol are to determine 1) the effect of ACE inhibitor therapy on vascular inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease as assessed by MRI of the carotid arteries, and 2) whether serum markers of inflammation correlate with reduced vascular inflammation and thus may be suitable surrogates for determining success of ACE inhibitor therapy.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Disease, Vasculitis
- Being tested
- Ramipril
- Keywords
- ACE Inhibitor, Vascular Inflammation, Vascular Compliance, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Coronary Artery Disease
- Medical subject headings
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Disease, Vasculitis, Coronary Artery Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RamiprilDrug
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Jun 2000 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2000
- Study completionFeb 2002
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AtherosclerosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Enrolment
- 25 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00005928
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 000162
- Other IDs
- 00-H-0162
- Status last verified
- Feb 2002
- First submitted
- 28 Jun 2000
- Last updated
- 4 Mar 2008
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Liuzzo G, Biasucci LM, Gallimore JR, Grillo RL, Rebuzzi AG, Pepys MB, Maseri A. The prognostic value of C-reactive protein and serum amyloid a protein in severe unstable angina. N Engl J Med. 1994 Aug 18;331(7):417-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199408183310701.
PubMed 7880233Berliner JA, Navab M, Fogelman AM, Frank JS, Demer LL, Edwards PA, Watson AD, Lusis AJ. Atherosclerosis: basic mechanisms. Oxidation, inflammation, and genetics. Circulation. 1995 May 1;91(9):2488-96. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.91.9.2488.
PubMed 7729036Koh KK, Bui MN, Hathaway L, Csako G, Waclawiw MA, Panza JA, Cannon RO 3rd. Mechanism by which quinapril improves vascular function in coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Feb 1;83(3):327-31. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00862-5.
PubMed 10072217
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Mar 2008. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Therapy on Vascular Inflammation and Compliance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00005928
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 000162
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Disease, Vasculitis
- Keywords
- ACE Inhibitor, Vascular Inflammation, Vascular Compliance, Cell Adhesion Molecules, Coronary Artery Disease
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 25 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- Jun 2000
- Study completion
- Feb 2002
- First posted
- 29 Jun 2000 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will determine the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (trade name Ramipril) therapy on inflammation and stiffness of artery walls. These are two risk factors for developing atherosclerosis-deposits of fatty substances called plaques that can block the blood vessel, causing a heart attack or stroke. Studies of patients with coronary artery disease suggest that ACE inhibitor therapy reduces the risk of heart attack and heart failure. This study will examine the effects of this treatment on the artery walls and on levels of substances in the blood that indicate blood vessel inflammation.
Patients between 40 and 75 years old with coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a medical history, cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) examination, electrocardiogram and blood tests. Those enrolled will be randomly assigned to take either an ACE inhibitor pill or a placebo (look-alike pill with no medicine) once a day for 3 months. No pills will be taken for the next month, and then participants will take the alternate pill for the next 3 months. That is, those who took ACE inhibitor for the first 3-month period will take placebo for the second 3-month period and vice versa. Blood pressures will be taken at the NIH Clinical Center or by the patient's physician at the end of the first and second weeks of the study. At the end of 3 weeks, patients will return to the Clinical Center for a blood draw of 6 cc (1/2 teaspoon) to assess kidney function. In addition, at the end of each 3-month study period, patients will undergo the following procedures at the Clinical Center:
- Fasting blood draw of 60 cc (2 ounces) to measure electrolytes (e.g., sodium and potassium) and blood markers for inflammation
- Ultrasound (use of sound waves to create pictures) study of the carotid arteries (arteries in the neck leading to the brain)-An ultrasound probe is applied gently on the neck, and ultrasound pictures of the right and left carotid arteries are recorded on tape. Heart activity and blood pressure are monitored during the procedure with an electrocardiogram and blood pressure cuff.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the carotid arteries-The patient lies on a table in a narrow cylinder (the MRI machine) containing a magnetic field. A flexible padded sensor called a MRI coil is placed over the neck area. Earplugs are placed in the ear to muffle the loud thumping sounds the machine makes when the magnetic fields are switched. During the second half of the exam, a contrast agent (gadolinium) is injected through an intravenous catheter (flexible tube placed in a vein) to brighten the images. The heart is monitored during the procedure with an electrocardiogram.
Detailed description
Vascular inflammation plays a major role in the progression and clinical expression of atherosclerosis and may contribute to stiffening of arteries that increases the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Therapies that reduce vascular inflammation may reduce cardiovascular events. Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy reduces cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), potentially by reducing vascular oxidant stress and activation of genes that encode protein mediators of inflammation. However, we found that ACE inhibitor therapy in patients with CAD had no overall significant effect on serum levels of cell adhesion molecules VCAM-1, ICAM-1, and E-selectin (surrogate markers of vascular inflammation), although some patients showed a reduction in levels, suggesting either that these surrogate markers of vascular inflammation may not accurately reflect reduction in vascular inflammation, or that only a subset of patients have biological responses that might reduce their cardiovascular risk. The purposes of this protocol are to determine 1) the effect of ACE inhibitor therapy on vascular inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease as assessed by MRI of the carotid arteries, and 2) whether serum markers of inflammation correlate with reduced vascular inflammation and thus may be suitable surrogates for determining success of ACE inhibitor therapy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ramipril | Drug | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Mar 2008.
- Background: PubMed 7880233Liuzzo G, Biasucci LM, Gallimore JR, Grillo RL, Rebuzzi AG, Pepys MB, Maseri A. The prognostic value of C-reactive protein and serum amyloid a protein in severe unstable angina. N Engl J Med. 1994 Aug 18;331(7):417-24. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199408183310701.
- Background: PubMed 7729036Berliner JA, Navab M, Fogelman AM, Frank JS, Demer LL, Edwards PA, Watson AD, Lusis AJ. Atherosclerosis: basic mechanisms. Oxidation, inflammation, and genetics. Circulation. 1995 May 1;91(9):2488-96. doi: 10.1161/01.cir.91.9.2488.
- Background: PubMed 10072217Koh KK, Bui MN, Hathaway L, Csako G, Waclawiw MA, Panza JA, Cannon RO 3rd. Mechanism by which quinapril improves vascular function in coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Feb 1;83(3):327-31. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00862-5.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Ramipril in people with Atherosclerosis and Coronary Disease, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2008. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00005928, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Mar 2008.