Stable coronary heart disease. MedDRA version: 14.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10068617 Term: Coronary heart disease System Organ Class: 10007541 - Cardiac disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -Male and female patients -Age > 18 years old -Resting heart rate = 70 bpm -Sinus rhythm -Chronic stable angina pectoris -Coronary heart disease detected by coronary angiography -Written informed consent to participate in the study Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 35 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 15
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Acute coronary syndrome / myocardial infarction -CAD treated best by surgical coronary bypass grafting -Stroke / TIA -Resting heart rate < 70/min -Indwelling pacemaker, AICD, metallic implants -Valvular heart disease with indication for surgical intervention -Caridac rhythm other than sinus -Uncontrolled arterial hypertension -Preexisting medication with study drug -Symptomatic PAD -Known diabetes mellitus -Pre-menopausal women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To test the hypothesis that heart rate reduction induced by the I(f)-channel inhibitor ivabradine improves endothelial function and central vascular compliance in patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease. ;Secondary Objective: No secondary objectives;Primary end point(s): -Aortic distensibility -Pulse wave velocity -Brachial endothelial function ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Evaluation of all avove mentioned Endpoints at: -Baseline -Months 6 -Month 12 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): No;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Serum and Plasma markers for oxidative stress and inflammation | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Universität des Saarlandes