Reduced-dose prasugrel alone after PCI in acute and chronic coronary syndrome

Prasugrel Monotherapy Reduced Dose in Acute and Chronic Coronary Syndrome Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Phase 4 Interventional Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · NCT06916520

This test tries whether taking a low 5 mg daily dose of prasugrel alone after a successful PCI can prevent clots while lowering bleeding risk in people with acute or chronic coronary syndromes.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAcademisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) Academic / other
Drugs / interventionscyclophosphamide
Locations1 site (Amsterdam)
Trial IDNCT06916520 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

PROMOTE is an open-label, single-centre randomized controlled trial comparing reduced-dose prasugrel monotherapy to standard dual antiplatelet therapy in patients undergoing successful PCI for acute or chronic coronary syndromes. After a loading dose, participants randomized to the experimental arm receive prasugrel 5 mg once daily for 6 months (for CCS) or 12 months (for ACS), while the control arm receives conventional aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor per guideline durations. The primary focus is feasibility and safety, with key outcomes including major bleeding and ischemic events such as stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction. Enrollment and follow-up occur at Amsterdam UMC with clinical visits to monitor events, adherence, and tolerability.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults who have undergone successful PCI for acute or chronic coronary syndrome, have no contraindication to prasugrel, are not taking oral anticoagulants, and can attend follow-up visits at Amsterdam UMC.

Not a fit: Patients who require ongoing oral anticoagulation, have a current indication for continued DAPT, have prasugrel allergy or severe liver disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking contraindicated CYP2B6 substrate drugs are unlikely to benefit.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could reduce bleeding complications and simplify antiplatelet therapy after PCI.

How similar studies have performed: Other trials of P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after short DAPT (for example with ticagrelor or clopidogrel) have reduced bleeding while maintaining ischemic protection, but reduced-dose prasugrel monotherapy is less well studied.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Acute Coronary Syndrome
* Chronic Coronary Syndrome
* Successful PCI

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known allergy or contraindication for prasugrel, including Active pathological bleeding Severe liver disease (defined as Child Pugh class C)
* Current indication for oral anticoagulant therapy (OAC)
* Indication for ongoing DAPT (e.g. PCI ≤ 6 months for CCS or ACS ≤ 12 months)
* Pregnancy or breast-feeding women
* Participation in another trial with an investigational drug or device
* Recent or ongoing use of CYP2B6 substrates with a narrow therapeutic window (e.g. cyclophosphamide, efavirenz)

Where this trial is running

Amsterdam

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Coronary Arterial DiseasePercutaneous Coronary Intervention
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