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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05604131

NCT05604131 Cardiac MRI-guided Deferiprone Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients

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NCT ID NCT05604131
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Rohan Dharmakumar
Condition Acute Myocardial Infarction Type 1
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 89 participants
Start Date 2022-11-08
Primary Completion 2029-03-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 79 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Deferiprone TabletsPlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 89 participants in total. It began in 2022-11-08 with a primary completion date of 2029-03-31.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this randomized, controlled pilot study is to determine the efficacy of Deferiprone to reduce the amount of free iron inside the hemorrhagic zone of myocardial infarction among hemorrhagic myocardial infarction patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria 1. Age 18-79 years 2. Index Anterior wall STEMI 3. Emergency coronary angiogram with primary PCI Exclusion Criteria 1. Prior history of MI / PCI / coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) within previous 1 year 2. Patients with previous history of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \< 40% 3. Use of investigational drugs or devices 30 days prior to randomization 4. Known allergy or contra-indication to gadolinium/contrast agents 5. eGFR \< 30 ml/kg/min 6. Any contraindication against cardiac MRI (such as metal implants) 7. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Women of reproductive potential must have a negative pregnancy test prior to randomization 8. Body weight \> 140 kg (or 309 lbs.) 9. Absolute neutrophil count - ANC \< 1.5 k/cumm 10. History of Chronic Liver Disease 11. Elevated hepatic enzymes (BOTH ALT and AST) \> 2 times of upper normal limit 12. Patients with iron storage disease (hemochromatosis, thalassemia) or who are already treated with iron chelators 13. Any clinically significant abnormality identified prior to randomization that in the judgment of the Sponsor-Investigator or Delegate would preclude safe completion of the study or confound the anticipated benefit of deferiprone. 14. Life expectancy of less than 1 year due to non-cardiac pathology

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Clinical Research Coordinator

✉ csaha@iu.edu

📞 (317) 274-0985

Principal Investigator

Keyur P Vora, MD FACP FACC

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Medical Imaging Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05604131 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 79 Years, studying Acute Myocardial Infarction Type 1. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05604131 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05604131 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05604131 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at csaha@iu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05604131 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Indianapolis, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05604131 clinical trial?

NCT05604131 is sponsored by Rohan Dharmakumar. The principal investigator is Keyur P Vora, MD FACP FACC at Medical Imaging Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 89 participants.

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