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Ivabradine in the Acute Management of Cardiogenic Shock

Ivabradine in the Acute Management of Cardiogenic Shock - IVASHOCK-a Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07714746
Acronym
IVASHOCK
Enrollment
200
Registered
2026-07-20
Start date
2026-04-20
Completion date
2027-05-31
Last updated
2026-07-20

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

Conditions

Cardiogenic Shock Post Myocardial Infarction

Keywords

ivabradine, cardiogenic shock, SCAI Shock Stage Classification, Heart Rate Reduction, Randomized clinical trial, Shock Severity Improvement

Brief summary

Brief Summary: The IVASHOCK trial investigates whether ivabradine can achieve at least one-class improvement in SCAI cardiogenic shock classification compared to placebo, and evaluates its safety profile in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS). Primary Objectives: 1. To determine whether ivabradine improves SCAI shock classification by at least one class from baseline within 72 hours compared to placebo 2. To assess whether ivabradine facilitates earlier weaning from vasoactive and inotropic support compared to placebo Safety Endpoints: Adverse events monitored include: sinus node dysfunction, new-onset atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, atrioventricular block, drug-related hypotension, and ventricular arrhythmia. Participant Schedule: Participants will receive ivabradine or placebo orally every 12 hours for 3 days. Hemodynamic and metabolic assessments will include: Arterial pH, central venous oxygen saturation (ScvO2), and serum lactate - every 6 hours on Day 1, then every 8 hours on Days 2 and 3 Heart rate, mean arterial pressure (MAP), vasoactive/inotropic support dose, and urine output - measured on the same timeline

Interventions

Ivabradine 5mg oral BID for 3 days (6 tablets)

DRUGPlacebo Oral Tablet

Placebo tablets, with same color and texture, for 3 days in BID doses

Sponsors

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients aged 18-75 years diagnosed with STEMI complicated by cardiogenic shock (CS) as defined by SCAI shock classification \> C: Signs of Hypoperfusion including: 1. SBP \<90 OR MAP \<60 OR \>30 mmHg drop from baseline AND drugs/device used to maintain BP above these targets 2. Cold, clammy extremities 3. Urine output \<30 mL/h 4. pulmonary congestion (either crackles, congestion in chest X-ray or B-lines in lung US) 5. Mixed venous oxygen saturation ≤ 65% * Severe Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction or right ventricular (RV) infarction * Heart rate (HR) ≥ 100 bpm (Sinus Rhythm) in whom beta-blocker therapy cannot be initiated, including: On inotropic or vasopressor support, Requiring an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), With Killip class III or IV, Requiring BiPAP or mechanical ventilation

Exclusion criteria

* Age \> 75 years * CPR \> 12 mints * Atrial fibrillation * Complete Heart Block * Heart rate of \< 100 bpm * End stage Renal Disease * Extensive comorbidities; Prior CVA, Malignancy, Pregnancy or Ongoing Participation in Other Trials

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Hierarchical Composite Clinical Recovery at 72 Hours Assessed Using the Win Ratio72 hoursThe primary outcome will be analyzed using a hierarchical win ratio. Participants will be compared sequentially as follows: (1) greater increase in total shock score from baseline to 72 hours; the score ranges from 0 to 12 and sums four 0-3 components: mean arterial pressure/vasoactive support, mixed venous oxygen saturation, urine output, and arterial lactate, with higher scores indicating better status; (2) less vasoactive/inotropic support at 72 hours, and if the number of agents is equal, the lower total dose; (3) lactate \<2 mmol/L; (4) mixed venous oxygen saturation ≥65%; (5) urine output ≥30 mL/hour; and (6) heart rate \<100 beats/min without symptomatic bradycardia, high-grade atrioventricular block, or new atrial fibrillation/flutter. If participants remain equal after all components, the comparison will be a tie. The effect will be reported as the win ratio (ivabradine wins/placebo wins).

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

CONTACTUmair Saleem, MBBS
umairsaleem1002@gmail.com+923363937264
CONTACTAsim Ali, MBBS
dr.aasemali@gmail.com+92 301 3717252
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAsim Ali, MBBS

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

STUDY_CHAIRAbdul Hakeem, MD FACC, FSCAI, FASE

National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 21, 2026