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Evolocumab or Normal Strategies to Reach LDL Objectives in Acute Myocardial Infarction Upbound to PCI

Acute Myocardial Infarction Upbound to PCI Immediately (STEMI) or in the Next Three Days (NSTEMI), and Randomized to Subcutaneous Evolocumab or Normal Strategies to Reach Guidelines LDL Objectives in the Real-world - The AMUNDSEN-real Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04951856
Acronym
AMUNDSEN
Enrollment
2166
Registered
2021-07-07
Start date
2021-09-29
Completion date
2028-05-22
Last updated
2026-04-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, NSTEMI - Non-ST Segment Elevation MI

Keywords

STEMI, NSTEMI, PCI, STATIN, EVOLOCUMAB, Anti-PCSK9, LDL-C

Brief summary

AMUNDSEN-real is a phase IV, international (7 European countries), multicenter, controlled, open label study randomized, in 2 parallel groups of patients with a diagnosis of STEMI or NSTEMI with an indication for PCI, using the PROBE study design (Prospective Randomised Open, Blinded Endpoint). The objective of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of evolocumab versus standard of care in reaching a LDL-C reduction of ≥ 50% from baseline and a LDL-C goal of \<1.4 mmol/L (\<55 mg/dL) at 12 months follow-up on the overall population. The primary clinical objective is to demonstrate the superiority of evolocumab versus standard of care on the composite endpoint of death or any unplanned hospitalization for a CV reason at 12 months. Central randomization uses an IWRS. Stratification is by center and stratum with random block size, generated according to the procedures of the sponsor, by a statistician not involved in the study.

Detailed description

Previous randomized studies and several meta-analyses have shown a positive effect of high-dose statins pretreatment on peri-procedural Myocardial Infarction (MI) incidence with favorable trends on mortality in both Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and stable Coronary Artery Disease patients. Numerous epidemiological studies, Mendelian randomization studies, and Randomized Controled Trials have consistently demonstrated a log-linear relationship between the absolute changes in plasma LDL-C and the risk of Cardio-Vascular (CV) disease. The effect of LDL-C on the risk of a new CV event appears to be determined by the absolute magnitude, the duration of exposure to LDL-C and possibly the time to reach the recommended target of low LDL in ACS patients. There are good reasons to believe that the Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors could provide additional benefits when used early in MI patients treated with PCI revascularization. That's why the hypothesis of AMUNDSEN study is to demonstrate the superiority of a strategy using evolocumab before PCI in STEMI or NSTEMI patients versus standard of care (SOC) as described in the 2019 European Society of Cardiology / European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) guidelines on dyslipidemia, to reach a Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction of ≥ 50% from baseline and a LDL-C goal of \<1.4 mmol/L (\<55 mg/dL) at the end of the study (LDL targets of the 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines).

Interventions

Evolocumab (Repatha®) 140 mg every two weeks: first subcutaneous injection at the time of randomization, before PCI, followings during 36 months.

DRUGStandard of care (SOC)

management as recommended in ESC/EAS 2019 guidelines, within reimbursement criteria

Sponsors

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lead SponsorOTHER
Action Research Group
CollaboratorOTHER
Amgen
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Participant meeting all of the following criteria will be considered for enrolment into the trial: 1. Diagnosis of STEMI or NSTEMI STEMI defined as: * symptoms of acute MI of at least 30 min AND * within the previous 24 hours with new persistent ST-segment elevation ≥1 mm in ≥2 continuous ECG leads AND * an indication for primary PCI AND * \> 55 years reported by the patient NSTEMI defined as: * Age≥18 * a history of chest discomfort or ischemic symptoms of ≥10 minutes duration at rest ≤48 hours prior to entry into the trial with no evidence of persistent ST-segment elevation and with an elevated troponin (≥ the upper limit of normal according to local laboratory norms), AND * indication for a coronary angiogram within 72hrs AND * indication for PCI AND * at least one the following high-risk characteristics: Diabetes Peripheral Artery Disease Multivessel (≥ 2 or LM) disease on the coronary angiogram History of MI or stroke without sequels prior to randomization eGFR: 15 to 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 calculated with MDRD formula at randomization 2. Statin at maximal tolerated dose, as part of the standard of care at randomization, means Intent to treat with statin and the patient will receive his first dose as soon as possible after admission 3. Informed consent obtained in writing at enrolment into the trial

Exclusion criteria

Participant presenting with any of the following will not be included in the trial: 1. Fibrinolysis treatment 2. Planned CABG 3. Ongoing hemodynamic instability defined as any of the following: * Killip Class III or IV * Sustained and/or symptomatic hypotension (systolic blood pressure \< 80 mm Hg) * Known left ventricular ejection fraction \< 30% 4. Evidence of severe hepatobiliary disease: current active hepatic dysfunction or active biliary obstruction, decompensated cirrhosis or infectious/inflammatory hepatitis 5. Active malignancy 6. A comorbid condition with an estimated life expectancy of ≤ 12 months 7. Previously received or receiving evolocumab or any other therapy to inhibit PCSK9 8. Known sensitivity to any of the products or components to be administered during trial 9. Female subject is pregnant, had a positive pregnancy test at inclusion, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed during treatment and for an additional 17 weeks after the last dose of IMP 10. Currently receiving treatment in any other investigational device or drug trial, or less than 30 days since ending treatment on another investigational device or drug trial. 11. Participant likely to not be available to complete all protocol-required trial visits or procedures, and/or to comply with all required trial procedures to the best of the participant and investigator's knowledge.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
LDL-C reduction of ≥ 50% from baseline and a final LDL-C of <1.4 mmol/L (<55 mg/dL) at 12 months follow-upFrom baseline and at 12 monthsMonitoring of changes in LDL-C levels
Composite endpoint of death (any cause) or any unplanned hospitalization for a CV reasonFrome randomization to 12 months follow-upMain clinical endpoint obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
LDL-C<40mg/dL at 12 months follow-upfrom baseline and at 12 months follow-upMonitoring of changes in LDL-C levels (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)
Composite of death (any cause), MI, stroke, unplanned revascularizationfrom randomization to 12 months follow-upData obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)
Composite of death (any cause), MI, strokefrom randomization to 12 months follow-upData obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)
Composite of death (any cause) or myocardial infarctionfrom randomization to 12 months follow-upData obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)
Death (any cause)from randomization to 12 months follow-upData obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)
Death (cardiovascular)from randomization to 12 months follow-upData obtained from reported adverse events occurred during participation to the study (endpoints tested in hierarchical order)

Countries

France

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORGilles MONTALESCOT, Pr

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 14, 2026