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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.

Completed

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

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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
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

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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.

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 groups in NCT03161678
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Wild-Type GenotypeActive comparatorResearch 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 MutationExperimentalResearch 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 MutationExperimentalResearch 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.

  1. 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)

  2. 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.

  1. First posted22 May 2017
  2. Study start22 Aug 2017
  3. Primary completion12 Dec 2022
  4. Study completion12 Dec 2022

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 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)
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
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

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.

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