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STEMINCT07706335

Insulin Resistance and Its Association With no Reflow Phenomenon After Primary PCI in Type II Diabetic STEMI Patients.

An observational study of STEMI and No-Reflow Phenomenon, run by Assiut University.

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

To investigate the relationship between the TyG index, coronary lesion complexity assessed by the SYNTAX score, and the development of the no-reflow phenomenon in STEMI patients with T2DM. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
STEMI, No-Reflow Phenomenon, Diabetic Patient
What is being tested?
PCI
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
100 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Aug 2026to 1 Aug 2029
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 100 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Clinical, Laboratory, Insulin Resistance, and Angiographic Assessment Eligible patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with STEMI and undergoing primary PCI were prospectively evaluated. Clinical data included age, sex, BMI, cardiovascular risk factors, diabetes duration, ischemic time, Killip class, and infarct location. Laboratory investigations included fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, lipid profile, CBC, serum creatinine, cardiac biomarkers, and hs-CRP. Insulin resistance was assessed using the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index: ln [fasting triglycerides × fasting plasma glucose ÷ 2]. Coronary angiography assessed the infarct-related artery, TIMI flow, thrombus grade, lesion characteristics, and SYNTAX score. The primary endpoint was the occurrence of the no-reflow phenomenon after primary PCI.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients .
  • Undergoing PCI for STEMI.
  • Written informed consent obtained.

Who cannot join

  • 1. Individuals with a previous history of myocardial infarction (MI) or decompensated heart failure.
  • 2. Individuals with Cardiogenic shock. 3. Individuals with a history of PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). 4.Previous familial mixed dyslipidemia / Hypertriglycerideemia (Homozygous or heterozygous).
  • 5.Patients with significant hepatic impairment (transaminase levels ≥ 2x normal value).
  • 6.Patients with renal impairment (GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m²). 7.Active infection or inflammatory disease. 8.Known autoimmune disease. 9.Malignancy. 10. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Mohammed Ahmed Abdelhmied contact

01147349160

abdelhmied22@gmail.com

Ahmed Mohammed Ali obiedallah contact

0100755 6396 ext. Professor

abdelhmied22@gmail.com

About this study

To investigate the relationship between the TyG index, coronary lesion complexity assessed by the SYNTAX score, and the development of the no-reflow phenomenon in STEMI patients with T2DM.

Read the detailed description

Successful restoration of epicardial coronary artery patency in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) does not always guarantee adequate myocardial tissue perfusion or effective salvage of ischemic myocardium. In a substantial proportion of patients, microvascular dysfunction persists despite successful recanalization after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), limiting the expected clinical benefit of reperfusion therapy. This condition, known as the no-reflow phenomenon, is characterized by inadequate myocardial perfusion in the absence of angiographic evidence of mechanical vessel obstruction. No-reflow occurs in 2-60% of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and is strongly associated with adverse ventricular remodeling, malignant arrhythmias, heart failure, and increased short- and long-term mortality.

Distal embolization of thrombus and plaque debris during PCI is a major mechanism underlying microvascular obstruction and no-reflow, emphasizing the importance of identifying high-risk coronary lesions before intervention. The SYNTAX score, an angiographic tool reflecting coronary lesion complexity, has been shown to predict clinical outcomes and the occurrence of no-reflow in patients undergoing PCI. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represent a particularly vulnerable group, as they frequently exhibit more complex coronary lesions and a higher incidence of no-reflow.

Insulin resistance (IR) plays a central role in endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and atherothrombosis. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a simple and reliable surrogate of IR, has been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes and has recently been shown to predict the occurrence of no-reflow in STEMI patients with T2DM undergoing PCI.

Being tested
PCI
Medical subject headings
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, No-Reflow Phenomenon

What participants receive

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

  • PCIProcedure or surgery

    All eligible patients presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) will undergo primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI)

Study groups in NCT07706335
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Type 2 diabetic patientInclusion criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years 2.Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients . 3.Undergoing PCI for STEMI. 4.Written informed consent obtained. 2.4.5-Exclusion criteria : 1. Individuals with a previous history of myocardial infarction (MI) or decompensated heart failure. 2. Individuals with Cardiogenic shock. 3. Individuals with a history of PCI or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). 4. Previous familial mixed dyslipidemia / Hypertriglycerideemia (Homozygous or heterozygous). 5. Patients with significant hepatic impairment (transaminase levels ≥ 2x normal value). 6. Patients with renal impairment (GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73 m²). 7. Active infection or inflammatory disease. 8. Known autoimmune disease. 9. Malignancy. 10. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients.
Receives: Procedure: PCI

What is being measured

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

  1. SYNTAX Score (Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery Score)

    Assessment of the association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and the SYNTAX score in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus undergoing primary PCI for STEMI.

    Scale details:

    Minimum value: 0 Maximum value: No fixed maximum (the score is unbounded and increases according to the number, complexity, and location of coronary lesions).

    Interpretation: Higher SYNTAX scores indicate greater coronary artery disease complexity and worse angiographic severity.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 2 year

  2. No reflow phenomenon

    1. To evaluate the relationship between TyG index and the occurrence of the no-reflow phenomenon after PCI.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 2 year

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. MACEs

    1. To assess the relationship between insulin resistance markers and in-hospital major adverse cardiac events (MACEs).

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 2 year

  2. Area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index for predicting the no-reflow phenomenon

    The discriminatory performance of the TyG index for predicting the occurrence of the no-reflow phenomenon after primary PCI will be assessed by the area under the ROC curve (AUC), with the optimal cutoff value, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value reported.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 2 year

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Jul 2026
  2. Study start1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2028 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2029 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07706335
Sponsor's protocol ID
noreflow in STEMI
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
11 Jul 2026
Last updated
16 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes

Publications

  • Ndrepepa G, Tiroch K, Fusaro M, Keta D, Seyfarth M, Byrne RA, Pache J, Alger P, Mehilli J, Schomig A, Kastrati A. 5-year prognostic value of no-reflow phenomenon after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute myocardial infarction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010 May 25;55(21):2383-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2009.12.054.

    PubMed 20488311
  • Pathak R, Hauer-Jensen M. Particle Beam may have Higher Effectiveness in Treating Chemo-resistant Cancers than Low-LET Photon Beam Therapy. Res Rev J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2015 Apr-Jun;4(2):1-2. Epub 2015 Jun 14. No abstract available.

    PubMed 26779544
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  • Matza D, Badou A, Jha MK, Willinger T, Antov A, Sanjabi S, Kobayashi KS, Marchesi VT, Flavell RA. Requirement for AHNAK1-mediated calcium signaling during T lymphocyte cytolysis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2009 Jun 16;106(24):9785-90. doi: 10.1073/pnas.0902844106. Epub 2009 Jun 2.

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    PubMed 38171669
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  • Calafate S, Ozturan G, Thrupp N, Vanderlinden J, Santa-Marinha L, Morais-Ribeiro R, Ruggiero A, Bozic I, Rusterholz T, Lorente-Echeverria B, Dias M, Chen WT, Fiers M, Lu A, Vlaeminck I, Creemers E, Craessaerts K, Vandenbempt J, van Boekholdt L, Poovathingal S, Davie K, Thal DR, Wierda K, Oliveira TG, Slutsky I, Adamantidis A, De Strooper B, de Wit J. Early alterations in the MCH system link aberrant neuronal activity and sleep disturbances in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Nat Neurosci. 2023 Jun;26(6):1021-1031. doi: 10.1038/s41593-023-01325-4. Epub 2023 May 15.

    PubMed 37188873

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of STEMI and No-Reflow Phenomenon, run by Assiut University.

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 4 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2026. 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.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Mohammed Ahmed Abdelhmied (01147349160, abdelhmied22@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

SYNTAX Score (Synergy Between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Taxus and Cardiac Surgery Score) (time frame: through study completion, an average of 2 year). 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 NCT07706335, which also lists 7 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 16 Jul 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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