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A Study Comparing Cardiovascular Effects of Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease

A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Multicentre Phase IIIb Study to Compare Ticagrelor With Clopidogrel Treatment on the Risk of Cardiovascular Death, Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Established Peripheral Artery Disease (EUCLID Examining Use of tiCagreLor In paD)

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01732822
Acronym
EUCLID
Enrollment
13885
Registered
2012-11-26
Start date
2012-12-04
Completion date
2016-09-26
Last updated
2017-10-30

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Conditions

Peripheral Artery Disease

Keywords

Peripheral artery disease Atherothrombotic events Atherosclerosis

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients with Peripheral Artery Disease.

Detailed description

A randomized, double-blind, parallel group, multicentre phase IIIb study to compare ticagrelor with clopidogrel treatment on the risk of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in patients with established Peripheral Artery Disease (EUCLID Examining Use of tiCagreLor In paD)

Interventions

DRUGTicagrelor

Ticagrelor 90 mg bd (and Clopidogrel placebo od) taken orally as tablets

DRUGClopidogrel

Clopidogrel 75 mg od (and Ticagrelor placebo bd) taken orally as tablets

Sponsors

AstraZeneca
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to 130 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Male and Female patients 50 years old or older Symptomatic peripheral artery disease

Exclusion criteria

* Patients needing dual anti-platlet drug treatment before start of study Planned revascularisation or amputation * Patients with known bleeding disorders * Patients with a history of intracranial bleed * Patients considered to be at risk of bradycardic events unless already treated with a permanent pacemaker

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Composite of Cardiovascular (CV) Death/MI/Ischemic StrokeFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with CV death, myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (primary analysis censoring date (PACD), last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
CV DeathFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with CV death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)
MIFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with MI. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
All-cause MortalityFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with all-cause death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)
Composite of CV Death, MI, Ischemic Stroke, and ALIFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with CV death, MI, ischemic stroke or acute limb ischemia (ALI). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)
ALIFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with ALI. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
Lower Extremity RevascularizationFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with lower extremity revascularization (LER). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
Any Revascularisation (Coronary, Peripheral [Limb, Mesenteric, Renal, Carotid and Other])From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with any revascularization. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
Composite of CV Death, MI, and All-cause Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with CV death, MI or all-cause stroke. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Major Amputation Caused by PADFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with major amputation caused by PAD. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
CV-related HospitalizationFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with hospitalization associated with CV death, hospitalization due to MI, ischemic stroke, lower extremity revascularization, major amputation due to PAD, transient ischemic attack (TIA), coronary revascularization or unstable angina. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)
TIMI Major Bleeding EventsFrom the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drugParticipants with TIMI major bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)
Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of CV Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with CV death, MI, ischemic stroke, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)
PLATO Major Bleeding EventsFrom the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drugParticipants with PLATO major bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)
Premature Permanent Discontinuation of Study Drug Due to Any Bleeding EventFrom the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drugParticipants with a permanent discontinuation of study drug due to any bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)
TIMI Major or Minor Bleeding EventsFrom the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drugParticipants with TIMI major or minor bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)
Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)
Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, ALI, major amputation, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)
Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/TIMI Major Bleeding)From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, ALI, major amputation or Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) major bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)
Non-CV DeathFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with non-CV death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, CV death)
Changes in Fontaine StageFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsProgression of the clinical/symptomatic status of the limb by changes in Fontaine stage. Stage I - Asymptomatic Stage IIa - Intermittent claudication after more than 200 meters of pain free walking Stage IIb - Intermittent claudication after less than 200 meters of walking Stage III - Rest pain Stage IV - Ischemic ulcers or gangrene
Changes in Rutherford ClassificationFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsProgression of the clinical/symptomatic status of the limb by changes in Rutherford classification. Category 0 - Asymptomatic Category 1 - Mild claudication Category 2 - Moderate claudication - The distance that delineates mild, moderate and severe claudication is not specified in the Rutherford classification, but is mentioned in the Fontaine classification as 200 meters. Category 3 - Severe claudication Category 4 - Rest pain Category 5 - Ischemic ulceration not exceeding ulcer of the digits of the foot Category 6 - Severe ischemic ulcers or frank gangrene
Change in ABI/TBI From BaselineFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsChange in ankle brachial index (ABI) / toe brachial index (TBI). Ankle brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of blood pressures from the ankle and arm and is used for diagnosing peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD): Normal: 1 to 1.29 Borderline: 0.91 to 0.99 Mild PAOD: 0.71 to 0.90 Medium severe PAOD: 0.41 to 0.7 Severe PAOD: \<0.4 Toe brachial index (TBI) is the ratio between the toe pressure and the higher brachial pressure, used for diagnosing PAOD when the ABI cannot be used: Normal: \>0.7 Mild: 0.5-0.7 Moderate: 0.35-0.5 Moderate-Severe: \<0.35 and toe pressure 40 mmHg Severe: \<0.35 and toe pressure \< 30 mmHg
Any Amputation Caused by PADFrom randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 yearsParticipants with any amputation caused by peripheral arterial disease (PAD). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Countries

Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey (Türkiye), Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam

Participant flow

Recruitment details

This study was conducted at 821 centres randomising patients across 28 countries. The first patient was enrolled on 04 December 2012. The last visit of the last patient took place on 26 September 2016. In total, 16237 patients were screened.

Pre-assignment details

Screened patients randomised to study drug: 85.5%; n=13885 Patients who were not randomised: 14.5%; n=2352 Patients with inclusion criteria for symptomatic lower extremity PAD failed: n=489 Patients with poor metabolizer status for CYP2C19: n=616 Patients with other reason: n=1374

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Ticagrelor 90mg bd6,930
Clopidogrel 75mg od6,955
Total13,885

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject123113

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTicagrelor 90mg bdClopidogrel 75mg odTotal
Age, Continuous
Age
66.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4
66.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.5
66.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.4
Age, Customized
<65 years
2900 Participants2985 Participants5885 Participants
Age, Customized
>75 years
1105 Participants1120 Participants2225 Participants
Age, Customized
Between 65 and 75 years
2925 Participants2850 Participants5775 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian Or Alaska Native
63 Participants62 Participants125 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
824 Participants810 Participants1634 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black Or African American
280 Participants289 Participants569 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic Or Latino
1046 Participants1067 Participants2113 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
2 Participants3 Participants5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Not Hispanic Or Latino
5884 Participants5888 Participants11772 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
110 Participants132 Participants242 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
5651 Participants5659 Participants11310 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
1908 Participants1980 Participants3888 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5022 Participants4975 Participants9997 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
989 / 6,9321,682 / 6,910
serious
Total, serious adverse events
1,788 / 6,9321,716 / 6,910

Outcome results

Primary

Composite of Cardiovascular (CV) Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke

Participants with CV death, myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (primary analysis censoring date (PACD), last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdComposite of Cardiovascular (CV) Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke751 Participants
Clopidogrel 75 mg odComposite of Cardiovascular (CV) Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke740 Participants
p-value: 0.6595% CI: [0.92, 1.13]Regression, Cox
Secondary

ALI

Participants with ALI. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdALI117 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odALI115 Participant
p-value: 0.84695% CI: [0.79, 1.33]Regression, Cox
Secondary

All-cause Mortality

Participants with all-cause death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdAll-cause Mortality628 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odAll-cause Mortality635 Participant
p-value: 0.91395% CI: [0.89, 1.11]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Any Revascularisation (Coronary, Peripheral [Limb, Mesenteric, Renal, Carotid and Other])

Participants with any revascularization. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdAny Revascularisation (Coronary, Peripheral [Limb, Mesenteric, Renal, Carotid and Other])1211 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odAny Revascularisation (Coronary, Peripheral [Limb, Mesenteric, Renal, Carotid and Other])1250 Participant
p-value: 0.46295% CI: [0.9, 1.05]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Composite of CV Death, MI, and All-cause Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)

Participants with CV death, MI or all-cause stroke. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdComposite of CV Death, MI, and All-cause Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)766 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odComposite of CV Death, MI, and All-cause Stroke (Ischemic or Hemorrhagic)759 Participant
p-value: 0.72495% CI: [0.92, 1.13]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Composite of CV Death, MI, Ischemic Stroke, and ALI

Participants with CV death, MI, ischemic stroke or acute limb ischemia (ALI). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdComposite of CV Death, MI, Ischemic Stroke, and ALI839 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odComposite of CV Death, MI, Ischemic Stroke, and ALI833 Participant
p-value: 0.73895% CI: [0.92, 1.12]Regression, Cox
Secondary

CV Death

Participants with CV death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdCV Death363 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odCV Death343 Participant
p-value: 0.495% CI: [0.92, 1.23]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Lower Extremity Revascularization

Participants with lower extremity revascularization (LER). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdLower Extremity Revascularization846 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odLower Extremity Revascularization892 Participant
p-value: 0.29895% CI: [0.87, 1.05]Regression, Cox
Secondary

MI

Participants with MI. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdMI349 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odMI334 Participant
p-value: 0.48295% CI: [0.91, 1.23]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Any Amputation Caused by PAD

Participants with any amputation caused by peripheral arterial disease (PAD). If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdAny Amputation Caused by PAD179 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odAny Amputation Caused by PAD208 Participant
p-value: 0.16495% CI: [0.71, 1.06]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Change in ABI/TBI From Baseline

Change in ankle brachial index (ABI) / toe brachial index (TBI). Ankle brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of blood pressures from the ankle and arm and is used for diagnosing peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD): Normal: 1 to 1.29 Borderline: 0.91 to 0.99 Mild PAOD: 0.71 to 0.90 Medium severe PAOD: 0.41 to 0.7 Severe PAOD: \<0.4 Toe brachial index (TBI) is the ratio between the toe pressure and the higher brachial pressure, used for diagnosing PAOD when the ABI cannot be used: Normal: \>0.7 Mild: 0.5-0.7 Moderate: 0.35-0.5 Moderate-Severe: \<0.35 and toe pressure 40 mmHg Severe: \<0.35 and toe pressure \< 30 mmHg

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineABI - 6 months N = 6184(Tica), 6319(Clopi)0.016 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.136
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineABI - End of treatment N = 4951(Tica), 5073(Clopi)0.022 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.167
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineTBI - 6 months N = 55(Tica), 48(Clopi)0.050 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.132
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineTBI - End of treatment N = 36(Tica), 21(Clopi)0.059 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.115
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineTBI - End of treatment N = 36(Tica), 21(Clopi)-0.065 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.304
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineABI - 6 months N = 6184(Tica), 6319(Clopi)0.011 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.134
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineTBI - 6 months N = 55(Tica), 48(Clopi)0.036 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.137
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChange in ABI/TBI From BaselineABI - End of treatment N = 4951(Tica), 5073(Clopi)0.016 Change in ABI/TBIStandard Deviation 0.167
Other Pre-specified

Changes in Fontaine Stage

Progression of the clinical/symptomatic status of the limb by changes in Fontaine stage. Stage I - Asymptomatic Stage IIa - Intermittent claudication after more than 200 meters of pain free walking Stage IIb - Intermittent claudication after less than 200 meters of walking Stage III - Rest pain Stage IV - Ischemic ulcers or gangrene

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment775 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment45 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment248 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment7 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment227 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment7 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment1948 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment7 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment269 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment683 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment24 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment743 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment171 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment403 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment560 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment5 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment12 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment469 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment31 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment39 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment59 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment15 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment41 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment1 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment28 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment26 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment19 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment7 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment13 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment47 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment56 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment230 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment250 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment743 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment4 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment9 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment311 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment15 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment1956 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment7 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment723 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment724 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment23 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment370 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment450 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment10 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment198 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment557 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment33 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment38 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment60 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment33 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment23 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment5 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage III - End of treatment12 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IV - End of treatment13 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIb - End of treatment15 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageMissing - End of treatment45 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage I - End of treatment19 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Fontaine StageStage IIa - End of treatment21 Participant
Other Pre-specified

Changes in Rutherford Classification

Progression of the clinical/symptomatic status of the limb by changes in Rutherford classification. Category 0 - Asymptomatic Category 1 - Mild claudication Category 2 - Moderate claudication - The distance that delineates mild, moderate and severe claudication is not specified in the Rutherford classification, but is mentioned in the Fontaine classification as 200 meters. Category 3 - Severe claudication Category 4 - Rest pain Category 5 - Ischemic ulceration not exceeding ulcer of the digits of the foot Category 6 - Severe ischemic ulcers or frank gangrene

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment227 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment248 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment775 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment7 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment2 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment45 Participant
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment5 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment743 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment1948 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment3 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment683 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment4 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment24 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment269 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment560 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment3 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment171 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment403 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment2 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment469 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment12 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment59 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment41 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment15 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment0 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment1 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment31 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment39 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment0 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment33 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment4 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment13 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment23 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment11 Participant
Ticagrelor - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment23 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment3 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment2 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment14 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment3 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment5 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment0 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment6 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment9 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment743 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment230 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment56 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment2 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment2 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIaChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment250 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment1 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment15 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment724 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment723 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment6 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment311 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIbChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment1956 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment198 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment557 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment4 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment23 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment6 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment370 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IIIChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment450 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment23 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment38 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment60 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment4 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment33 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment1 Participant
Clopidogrel - Stage IVChanges in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment33 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment18 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment13 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment12 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment12 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment11 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment34 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 5Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment0 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 4 - End of treatment1 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 6 - End of treatment0 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 0 - End of treatment6 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 3 - End of treatment3 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 1/2 - End of treatment3 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationCategory 5 - End of treatment1 Participant
Clopidogrel - Cat 6Changes in Rutherford ClassificationMissing - End of treatment11 Participant
Other Pre-specified

CV-related Hospitalization

Participants with hospitalization associated with CV death, hospitalization due to MI, ischemic stroke, lower extremity revascularization, major amputation due to PAD, transient ischemic attack (TIA), coronary revascularization or unstable angina. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdCV-related Hospitalization1312 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odCV-related Hospitalization1314 Participant
p-value: 0.88795% CI: [0.93, 1.09]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Major Amputation Caused by PAD

Participants with major amputation caused by PAD. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdMajor Amputation Caused by PAD100 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odMajor Amputation Caused by PAD116 Participant
p-value: 0.30695% CI: [0.67, 1.14]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)

Participants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, ALI, major amputation, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)1119 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)1140 Participant
p-value: 0.82995% CI: [0.91, 1.08]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/TIMI Major Bleeding)

Participants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, ALI, major amputation or Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) major bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/TIMI Major Bleeding)1183 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/ALI/Major Amputation/TIMI Major Bleeding)1199 Participant
p-value: 0.94995% CI: [0.92, 1.08]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)

Participants with all-cause death, MI, ischemic stroke, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)983 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of All-cause Mortality/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)992 Participant
p-value: 195% CI: [0.92, 1.09]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Net Clinical Benefit (Composite of CV Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)

Participants with CV death, MI, ischemic stroke, fatal bleeding or intracranial bleeding. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, non-CV death date)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of CV Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)789 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odNet Clinical Benefit (Composite of CV Death/MI/Ischemic Stroke/Fatal Bleeding/Intracranial Bleeding)786 Participant
p-value: 0.79395% CI: [0.92, 1.12]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Non-CV Death

Participants with non-CV death. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (PACD, last endpoint assessment date, CV death)

Time frame: From randomization to PACD, an average of 2.5 years

Population: The population was the full analysis set, which included all randomized patients

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdNon-CV Death250 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odNon-CV Death272 Participant
p-value: 0.37795% CI: [0.78, 1.1]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

PLATO Major Bleeding Events

Participants with PLATO major bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)

Time frame: From the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drug

Population: The population was the safety analysis set, which included all patients who received at least 1 dose of randomized ticagrelor or clopidogrel and for whom post-dose data are available

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdPLATO Major Bleeding Events206 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odPLATO Major Bleeding Events188 Participant
p-value: 0.13995% CI: [0.95, 1.41]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

Premature Permanent Discontinuation of Study Drug Due to Any Bleeding Event

Participants with a permanent discontinuation of study drug due to any bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)

Time frame: From the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drug

Population: The population was the saftey analysis set, which included all patients who received at least 1 dose of randomized ticagrelor or clopidogrel and for whom post-dose data are available

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdPremature Permanent Discontinuation of Study Drug Due to Any Bleeding Event168 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odPremature Permanent Discontinuation of Study Drug Due to Any Bleeding Event112 Participant
p-value: <0.00195% CI: [1.24, 2]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

TIMI Major Bleeding Events

Participants with TIMI major bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)

Time frame: From the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drug

Population: The population was the safety analysis set, which included all patients who received at least 1 dose of randomized ticagrelor or clopidogrel and for whom post-dose data are available

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdTIMI Major Bleeding Events113 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odTIMI Major Bleeding Events109 Participant
p-value: 0.48995% CI: [0.84, 1.43]Regression, Cox
Other Pre-specified

TIMI Major or Minor Bleeding Events

Participants with TIMI major or minor bleeding event. If no event, censoring occurs at the minimum of (last endpoint assessment date, death date, 7 days after last dose of study drug)

Time frame: From the date of first dose and up to and including 7 days following the date of last dose of study drug

Population: The population was the safety analysis set, which included all patients who received at least 1 dose of randomized ticagrelor or clopidogrel and for whom post-dose data are available

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Ticagrelor 90 mg bdTIMI Major or Minor Bleeding Events193 Participant
Clopidogrel 75 mg odTIMI Major or Minor Bleeding Events175 Participant
p-value: 0.13895% CI: [0.95, 1.43]Regression, Cox

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 13, 2026