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NCT03588286 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Programmed Ventricular Stimulation to Risk Stratify for Early Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation to Prevent Tachyarrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction (PROTECT-ICD)

A NA study of Sudden Cardiac Death, sponsored by Western Sydney Local Health District.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
1,058
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

NCT03588286 is a NA study of Sudden Cardiac Death that is actively recruiting participants, run by Western Sydney Local Health District. The registered enrollment target is 1,058 participants, below the 1,303-participant average among 9 other Sudden Cardiac Death trials with a reported enrollment target (19% lower). The trial reports 20 study locations across 6 states.

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The verdict

NCT03588286, a NA study of Sudden Cardiac Death, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Western Sydney Local Health District.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
1,058 participants
Enrollment target
20
Study locations

Study Summary

The PROTECT-ICD trial is a physician-led, multi-centre randomised controlled trial targeting prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients who have poor cardiac function following a myocardial infarct (MI). The trial aims to assess the role of electrophysiology study (EPS) in guiding implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation, in patients early following MI (first 40 days). The secondary aim is to assess the utility of cardiac MRI (CMR) in analysing cardiac function and viability as well as predicting inducible and spontaneous ventricular tachyarrhythmia when performed early post MI. Following a MI patients are at high risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). The risk is highest in the first 40 days; however, current guidelines exclude patients from receiving an ICD during this time. This limitation is based largely on a single study, The Defibrillator in Acute Myocardial Infarction Trial (DINAMIT), which failed to demonstrate a benefit of early ICD implantation. However, this study was underpowered and used non-invasive tests to identify patients at high risk. EPS identifies patients with the substrate for re-entrant tachyarrhythmia, and has been found in multiple studies to predict patients at risk of SCD. Contrast-enhanced CMR is a non-invasive test without radiation exposure which can be used to assess left ventricular function. In addition, it provides information on myocardial viability, scar size and tissue heterogeneity. It has an emerging role as a predictor of mortality and spontaneous ventricular arrhythmia in patients with a previous MI. A total of 1,058 patients who are at high risk of SCD based on poor cardiac function (left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40%) following a ST-elevation or non-STE myocardial infarct will be enrolled in the trial. Patients will be randomised 1:1 to either the intervention or control arm. In the intervention arm all patients undergo early EPS. Patients with a positive study (inducible ventricular tachy

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Standard Care
  • PROCEDURE Electrophysiology study (EPS)
  • PROCEDURE Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR)

Study Locations (20)

Queensland

  • Sunshine Coast University Hospital - Birtinya
  • Carins Hospital - Cairns
  • The Prince Charles Hospital - Chermside
  • The Townsville Hospital - Douglas
  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital - Herston
  • Gold Coast University Hospital - Southport
  • Princess Alexandra Hospital - Woolloongabba

New South Wales

  • Nepean Hospital - Kingswood
  • John Hunter Hospital - New Lambton Heights
  • Prince of Wales Hospital - Randwick
  • Royal North Shore Hospital - Saint Leonards
  • Westmead Hospital - Westmead
  • Wollongong Hospital - Wollongong

Victoria

  • MonashHeart - Clayton
  • Northern Hospital - Epping
  • Austin Hospital - Melbourne
  • Western Health, Sunshine and Footscray Hospitals - Melbourne

Massachusetts

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston

Australian Capital Territory

  • Canberra Hospital - Garran

South Australia

  • Lyell McEwin Hospital - Elizabeth Vale

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,058 participants
Start Date 2014-02-27
Est. Completion 2029-12-06
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03588286

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03588286 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 1,058 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,303-participant average among 9 other Sudden Cardiac Death trials with a reported enrollment target (19% lower). The listed sponsor is Western Sydney Local Health District, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Sudden Cardiac Death appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Standard Care is the first listed.

NCT03588286 reports 20 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03588286 about?

NCT03588286 is a clinical study titled "Programmed Ventricular Stimulation to Risk Stratify for Early Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation to Prevent Tachyarrhythmias Following Acute Myocardial Infarction (PROTECT-ICD)". The PROTECT-ICD trial is a physician-led, multi-centre randomised controlled trial targeting prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients who have poor cardiac function following a myocardial infarct (MI). The trial aims to assess the role of electrophysiology study (EPS) in guiding implantable ca...

What is the current status of trial NCT03588286?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,058 participants. The study started on 2014-02-27. Estimated completion is 2029-12-06.

What conditions does trial NCT03588286 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Sudden Cardiac Death.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03588286?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard Care (OTHER), Electrophysiology study (EPS) (PROCEDURE), Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03588286?

This trial is sponsored by Western Sydney Local Health District, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03588286 being conducted?

This trial has 20 study locations across Massachusetts, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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