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MICHELANGELO OASIS-6 : FOndaparinux in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
This study has been completed.
Sponsored by: Sanofi-Aventis
Information provided by: Sanofi-Aventis
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00064428
  Purpose

The purpose of this research study is to determine the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux (Arixtra) in preventing death and repeat heart attacks and their complications.


Condition Intervention Phase
Myocardial Infarction
Drug: fondaparinux sodium
Drug: heparin
Drug: Glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK)
Phase III

MedlinePlus related topics: Blood Thinners Heart Attack
Drug Information available for: Insulin Fondaparinux sodium ORG 31540 Heparin Dextrose Potassium chloride
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Prevention, Randomized, Double-Blind, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Official Title: Safety and Efficacy Trial Evaluating Fondaparinux Use in a Broad Range of Patients With ST Segment Elevation Acute MI

Further study details as provided by Sanofi-Aventis:

Estimated Enrollment: 12000
Study Start Date: August 2003
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   21 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients presenting or admitted to hospital with: a) signs and symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) b) able to randomize within 24 hours from symptom onset, and c) definite ECG changes indicating STEMI: persistant ST-elevation (greater than or equal to 0.2 mV in two contiguous precordial leads, or greater than or equal to 0.1 mV in at least two limb leads), or new left bundle branch block, or ECG changes indicating true posterior MI
  • written informed consent

Exclusion criteria:

  • age < 21 years
  • currently receiving an oral anticoagulant agent with an INR > 1.8
  • any contraindication to anticoagulation therapy such as high risk of bleeding or active bleeding
  • hemorrhagic stroke within the last 12 months
  • indication for anticoagulation other than acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
  • pregnant women or women of child-bearing potential who are not using an effective method of contraception
  • co-morbid condition with a life expectancy < 6 months
  • prior enrolment in one of the fondaparinux ACS trials
  • participation in another pharmacotherapeutic study within the prior 30 days or currently receiving an experitmental pharmacological agent
  • known allergy to heparin or fondaparinux
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00064428

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Sponsors and Collaborators
Sanofi-Aventis
  More Information

Publications of Results:
Publications indexed to this study:
Study ID Numbers: EFC5112, SR90107
Study First Received: July 8, 2003
Last Updated: September 12, 2006
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00064428  
Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

Keywords provided by Sanofi-Aventis:
Acute Myocardial Infarction

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Necrosis
Heart Diseases
Myocardial Ischemia
Vascular Diseases
Fondaparinux
Ischemia
Infarction
Heparin
Myocardial Infarction
Insulin
Org 31540
Calcium heparin

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fibrin Modulating Agents
Anticoagulants
Pathologic Processes
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Therapeutic Uses
Hematologic Agents
Fibrinolytic Agents
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Agents
Pharmacologic Actions

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009