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In patients undergoing coronary angiography, the incidence of contrast induced nephropathy(CIN)varies widely and ranges from < 5% in the lowest risk patients, to nearly 50% in the highest risk patients. Prior data has shown oral n-acetyl cysteine (NAC) to be effective in reducing the incidence of CIN.Due to extensive first pass metabolism, the bioavailability of oral NAC is poor and ranges from 4%-10%. We hypothesize that the incidence of CIN will be reduced in patients with ACS who undergo PCI by the prophylactic administration of intravenous NAC.

This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single center clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of intravenous NAC on patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS)undergoing coronary angiography and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The medication Acetadote is provided by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc (www.cumberlandpharma.com).

Patients will be excluded if they have end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis,known hypersensitivity to NAC or a history of life-threatening contrast reaction. Primary end-point is incidence of CIN. Secondary end-points are in-hospital mortality,30-day mortality,duration of hospitalization and change in serum cystatin C level.


Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT00939913
Study type Interventional
Source Ochsner Health System
Contact Arthur Grant, MD
Phone (504) 842-6281
Email agrant@ochsner.org
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date January 2007
Completion date May 2010

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