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Healthy VolunteersPhase 1NCT01108588

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

A Phase 1 study testing Aspirin and Clopidogrel in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

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 Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy Volunteers
What is being tested?
Aspirin and Clopidogrel
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
15 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2010to Aug 2010
Phase
Phase 1
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 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • 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

Who cannot join

  • 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

About this study

Official title: 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

Being tested
Placebo (to match Aspirin), Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Placebo (to match Aspirin)Drug

    Placebo grossly matched Aspirin 300 mg daily

  • AspirinDrug

    Aspirin 300 mg daily

  • ClopidogrelDrug

    Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

  • Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)Drug

    Placebo (grossly matched Clopidogrel 75 mg) daily

Study groups in NCT01108588
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sequence 1ExperimentalAspirin - Clopidogrel - Placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Sequence 2ExperimentalClopidogrel - Placebo - Aspirin
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Sequence 3ExperimentalPlacebo - Aspirin - Clopidogrel
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Sequence 4ExperimentalAspirin - Placebo - Clopidogrel
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Sequence 5ExperimentalClopidogrel - Aspirin - Placebo
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)
Sequence 6ExperimentalPlacebo - Clopidogrel - Aspirin
Receives: Drug: Placebo (to match Aspirin); Drug: Aspirin; Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Comparator: Placebo (to match Clopidogrel)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. 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.

    Measured: Baseline and 3 days

  2. The intra-subject coefficient of variation of each of the 3 platelet function devices

    Measured: Baseline and 3 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Apr 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2010
  3. Primary completionAug 2010
  4. Study completionAug 2010

Resources

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 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
15 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01108588
Sponsor's protocol ID
0000-167
Other IDs
167
Status last verified
Aug 2015
First submitted
20 Apr 2010
Last updated
13 Aug 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Chen F, Maridakis V, O'neill EA, Beals C, Radziszewski W, de Lepeleire I, Van Dyck K, Depre M, Bolognese JA, de Hoon J, Jacquemin M. A randomized clinical trial comparing point-of-care platelet function assays and bleeding time in healthy subjects treated with aspirin or clopidogrel. Platelets. 2012;23(4):249-58. doi: 10.3109/09537104.2011.604806. Epub 2011 Sep 15.

    PubMed 21919555

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Aspirin and Clopidogrel in people with Healthy Volunteers, run by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Aug 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

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). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01108588, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 13 Aug 2015.

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