Peripheral Artery Disease Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Design Two Center Study to Compare the Effect of Vorapaxar vs. Placebo on Lower Extremity Vein Graft Maturation, Remodeling, and Function
There are no medical therapies indicated for reduction of limb ischemic events. Studies of dual-antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel versus aspirin alone (CASPAR) as well as studies of systemic anticoagulation (WAVE) have shown no benefit for either strategy in the reduction in limb vascular events. Surgical bypass grafting involves harvesting of the vein, warm ischemia with disruption of vaso vasorum, ischemia-reperfusion, and finally heightened hemodynamic stress in the new arterial environment. Vein grafts rapidly remodel in response to the increase in blood flow and pressure in an attempt to normalize them into physiological range. The investigators have previously identified 3 distinct temporal phases of the remodeling process: During the first 30 days following implantation is a critical period of luminal enlargement which appears to be an endothelium-independent process. The second phase occurs between 1 and 3 months and represents a period of stiffening of the vein graft indicating synthesis of fibrous proteins. The third period is referred to as biochemical remodeling wherein the vein recovers clinically measureable endothelial function. It is likely diabetes mellitus impacts each of these phases. TRA2°P-TIMI 50 demonstrated a reduction in acute limb ischemic (ALI) events (42% reduction) and urgent peripheral arterial revascularizations (35% reduction), a finding unique among medical therapies. While the temporal trend in reduction in ALI events occurred early and late after exposure suggestion an antithrombotic mechanism, the reduction in elective revascularization occurred later suggested beneficial effects beyond platelet inhibition. The purpose of this trial is to study the physiological impact of vorapaxar on lower extremity bypass graft maturation and function.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the
lower extremities. More than 8 million Americans and 200 million people globally have PAD.
Recent data reveal a prevalence of 15% in the MEDICARE population. In populations at risk,
patients with a history of diabetes or cigarette smoking, the risk may rise as high as 30%.
In addition to the heightened risk of myocardial infarction and stroke, PAD increases the
risk of lower extremity claudication and critical limb ischemia. Lower extremity bypass
grafting is an important method of restoring blood flow to the distal limb, reducing symptoms
of claudication, and preventing amputation in patients with severe PAD.
Vorapaxar is a protease activated receptor (PAR)-1 antagonist that inhibits thrombin
activation of the PAR-1 receptor. Vorapaxar has been FDA approved for patients with PAD to
reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, MI, stroke, and urgent coronary revascularization.
It is prohibited in patients with a previous stroke. In addition, patients treated with
vorapaxar were noted to have a significant reduction in the rates of acute limb ischemia.
This study will be a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled randomized study of
vorapaxar vs. placebo in 80 patients undergoing femoral-popliteal bypass grafting for
Rutherford 3 - 5 disease.
Baseline visit: Informed consent will be signed. Vital signs will be taken and blood drawn
fasting for baseline values.
First visit, pre-surgery: Blood will be drawn for platelet activation testing. A 6 minute
walk test will be performed. Brachial artery reactivity testing will be performed. An
ankle-brachial index will be performed.
30 days: Platelet testing will be performed. 90 days: Limited history and physical exam. 180
days: Limited history and exam, blood draw for biomarkers, brachial artery reactivity
testing. Vein bypass graft reactivity testing.
360 days: 6 minute walk test and ankle brachial index will be performed.
Randomization: The Investigational Pharmacy will create a block randomization. Patients in
the active treatment group will receive vorapaxar 2.08 mg daily or matching placebo.
Treatment will continue for 1 year.
In addition, 20 healthy subjects to serve as a control population to define normal parameters
during a single visit day. The healthy subjects will not be administered vorapaxar or
placebo.
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