Myocardial InfarctionPhase 4NCT03161678
CES1 Crossover Trial of Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor
A Phase 4 study testing Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor in people with Myocardial Infarction and Thrombosis, run by University of Maryland, Baltimore at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate when genetic variation in the carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) gene influences antiplatelet therapy response, as assessed by ex vivo platelet aggregometry, in healthy participants treated with clopidogrel and ticagrelor. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis, Platelet Dysfunction
- What is being tested?
- Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 111 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 22 Aug 2017to 12 Dec 2022
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
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 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Of Amish descent
- Age 18 to 75 years
- Participant in the Phamacogenomics of Anti-Platelet Intervention (PAPI-1) Study or other Amish Research Center study, or a family member of an Amish Research Center study participant.
Who cannot join
- Clopidogrel or ticagrelor allergy
- Platelet count < 100,000 mm3 or > 500,000 mm3
- Hematocrit (Hct) < 32% or > 50%
- Blood pressure > 160/95 mm Hg
- Co-existing malignancy
- Creatinine > 2.0 mg/dl
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- Aspartate transaminase (AST) or alanine transaminase (ALT) > 2 times the upper limit of normal
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) < 0.40 or > 5.50 mU/L
- Pregnant or breast feeding
- History of gastrointestinal bleeding, a major life-threatening bleeding event, active pathological bleeding, bleeding diathesis, or coagulopathy
- History of stroke or transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, or atrial fibrillation
- History of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, unstable angina, or angioplasty
- History of sick sinus syndrome, 2nd or 3rd degree atrioventricular block, or bradycardia-related syncope
- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Surgery in the past 3 months or planned surgery in the next 3 months
- Participant cannot willingly and safely discontinue medications that, in the opinion of the study physician would affect the outcomes to be measured for at least 1 week prior to study initiation through completion of the study
- Participant is unwilling to discontinue taking vitamins and/or supplements that, in the opinion of the study physician would affect the outcomes to be measured for 1 week prior to the study initiation through the the completion of the study
- Any other condition that would place prospective participants at unacceptable risk or render them unable to meet the requirements of the protocol in the opinion of the site investigator
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Amish Research Clinic
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602
About this study
Official title: Impact of Genetic Variation in CES1 on Antiplatelet Therapy
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate when genetic variation in the carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) gene influences antiplatelet therapy response, as assessed by ex vivo platelet aggregometry, in healthy participants treated with clopidogrel and ticagrelor. We hypothesize that genetic variation in CES1 will significantly impact on-clopidogrel platelet aggregation while having a minimal effect in ticagrelor-treated subjects.
Specific Aim: To conduct a prospective randomized crossover study of clopidogrel and ticagrelor in healthy individuals stratified by CES1 genotype. Participants will be recruited by CES1 genotype into a randomized crossover study of clopidogrel (75 mg daily for 7d) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 7d) with extensive phenotyping including ex vivo platelet aggregometry performed pre- and post-drug administration in order to assess the interaction of genotype and drug choice on on-treatment platelet function.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis, Platelet Dysfunction
- Being tested
- Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor
- Keywords
- Pharmacogenetics, Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1), Antiplatelet therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ClopidogrelDrug
Also called Plavix
Clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration.
TicagrelorDrug
Also called Brilinta
Ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Wild-Type Genotype | Active comparator | Research subjects with wild type CES1 genotypes will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. Receives: Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Ticagrelor |
| Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation | Experimental | Research subjects who carry the CES1 G143E allele (rs71647871) will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. Receives: Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Ticagrelor |
| Carriers of CES1 rs7498748 Mutation | Experimental | Research subjects who carry a CES1 rs7498748 minor allele will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. Receives: Drug: Clopidogrel; Drug: Ticagrelor |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel
Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of clopidogrel [75mg/d]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after clopidogrel administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-clopidogrel visits.
Measured: 8 days of exposure to clopidogrel (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor
Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of ticagrelor [90 mg twice daily]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after ticagrelor administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-ticagrelor visits.
Measured: 8 days of independent exposure to ticagrelor (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2017
- Study start22 Aug 2017
- Primary completion12 Dec 2022
- Study completion12 Dec 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Myocardial InfarctionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Maryland, BaltimoreThe 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 4
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Model description
- Ninety healthy Amish subjects (30 CES1 G143E allele carriers, 30 carriers of a risk variant to be determined, and 30 age/sex-matched controls) will be enrolled. We will prospectively evaluate the effect of CES1 genotype on clopidogrel and ticagrelor response, as assessed by agonist-stimulated platelet aggregation, through the completion of a randomized crossover study of clopidogrel (75 mg per day for 7 d) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 7 d) in 90 healthy Amish individuals stratified by CES1 genotype as described above, with at least a 14-day washout period between drug interventions.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 111 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Braxton Mitchell, University of Maryland, Baltimore
- Investigators
- Braxton D Mitchell, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Maryland
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03161678
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- HP-00074967
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 18 May 2017
- Last updated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: It is possible that deidentified data will be deposited into large public databases as per NIH data sharing policies (e.g. database of Genotypes and Phenotypes \[dbGAP\], Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase \[PharmGKB\]). Data to be shared would include, but not limited to, anthropometric data, study outcome data, and relevant covariate data used in statistical models of association. It is anticipated that data would be available after the completion of the trial. The data will be obtained from the participants and the study-related research procedures.
Publications
Lewis JP, Ryan KA, Streeten EA, Whitlatch HB, Daue M, Tanner K, Perry JA, O'Connell JR, Shuldiner AR, Mitchell BD. Randomized evaluation of the loss-of-function carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E variant on clopidogrel and ticagrelor pharmacodynamics. Clin Transl Sci. 2024 Nov;17(11):e70079. doi: 10.1111/cts.70079.
PubMed 39576732
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of Genetic Variation in CES1 on Antiplatelet Therapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03161678
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- HP-00074967
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis, Platelet Dysfunction
- Keywords
- Pharmacogenetics, Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1), Antiplatelet therapy
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 111 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Maryland, BaltimoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 22 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 12 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 12 Dec 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 6 May 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate when genetic variation in the carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) gene influences antiplatelet therapy response, as assessed by ex vivo platelet aggregometry, in healthy participants treated with clopidogrel and ticagrelor. We hypothesize that genetic variation in CES1 will significantly impact on-clopidogrel platelet aggregation while having a minimal effect in ticagrelor-treated subjects.
Specific Aim: To conduct a prospective randomized crossover study of clopidogrel and ticagrelor in healthy individuals stratified by CES1 genotype. Participants will be recruited by CES1 genotype into a randomized crossover study of clopidogrel (75 mg daily for 7d) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 7d) with extensive phenotyping including ex vivo platelet aggregometry performed pre- and post-drug administration in order to assess the interaction of genotype and drug choice on on-treatment platelet function.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Ninety healthy Amish subjects (30 CES1 G143E allele carriers, 30 carriers of a risk variant to be determined, and 30 age/sex-matched controls) will be enrolled. We will prospectively evaluate the effect of CES1 genotype on clopidogrel and ticagrelor response, as assessed by agonist-stimulated platelet aggregation, through the completion of a randomized crossover study of clopidogrel (75 mg per day for 7 d) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 7 d) in 90 healthy Amish individuals stratified by CES1 genotype as described above, with at least a 14-day washout period between drug interventions.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Wild-Type Genotype | Active comparator | Drug: Clopidogrel, Drug: TicagrelorResearch subjects with wild type CES1 genotypes will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. |
| Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation | Experimental | Drug: Clopidogrel, Drug: TicagrelorResearch subjects who carry the CES1 G143E allele (rs71647871) will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. |
| Carriers of CES1 rs7498748 Mutation | Experimental | Drug: Clopidogrel, Drug: TicagrelorResearch subjects who carry a CES1 rs7498748 minor allele will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Of Amish descent
- Age 18 to 75 years
- Participant in the Phamacogenomics of Anti-Platelet Intervention (PAPI-1) Study or other Amish Research Center study, or a family member of an Amish Research Center study participant.
Key exclusion criteria (18 listed)
- Clopidogrel or ticagrelor allergy
- Platelet count < 100,000 mm3 or > 500,000 mm3
- Hematocrit (Hct) < 32% or > 50%
- Blood pressure > 160/95 mm Hg
- Co-existing malignancy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ClopidogrelAlso: PlavixClopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration. | Drug | Carriers of CES1 rs7498748 Mutation, Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation, Wild-Type Genotype |
| TicagrelorAlso: BrilintaTicagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration. | Drug | Carriers of CES1 rs7498748 Mutation, Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation, Wild-Type Genotype |
Primary outcome
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel
Time frame: 8 days of exposure to clopidogrel (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of clopidogrel [75mg/d]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after clopidogrel administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-clopidogrel visits.
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor
Time frame: 8 days of independent exposure to ticagrelor (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of ticagrelor [90 mg twice daily]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after ticagrelor administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-ticagrelor visits.
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Jul 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 39576732Lewis JP, Ryan KA, Streeten EA, Whitlatch HB, Daue M, Tanner K, Perry JA, O'Connell JR, Shuldiner AR, Mitchell BD. Randomized evaluation of the loss-of-function carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E variant on clopidogrel and ticagrelor pharmacodynamics. Clin Transl Sci. 2024 Nov;17(11):e70079. doi: 10.1111/cts.70079.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. It is possible that deidentified data will be deposited into large public databases as per NIH data sharing policies (e.g. database of Genotypes and Phenotypes [dbGAP], Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase [PharmGKB]). Data to be shared would include, but not limited to, anthropometric data, study outcome data, and relevant covariate data used in statistical models of association. It is anticipated that data would be available after the completion of the trial. The data will be obtained from the participants and the study-related research procedures.
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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.
Braxton D Mitchell, PhD principal investigator
University of Maryland
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 4 study testing Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor in people with Myocardial Infarction and Thrombosis, run by University of Maryland, Baltimore at 1 site in United States.
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 18 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 24 Jul 2026. 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 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 6 May 2024). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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?
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel (time frame: 8 days of exposure to clopidogrel (change from baseline at day 8 reported)). 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 NCT03161678, 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 24 Jul 2026.