Heart drug delivery method tested in 150 patients

NCT ID NCT01080638

First seen May 16, 2026 ยท Last updated May 16, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving the blood thinner abciximab directly into the heart artery works as well as giving it through a vein followed by a 12-hour drip. The goal was to reduce heart muscle damage in people having a first non-ST elevation heart attack. The study was stopped early and involved 150 adults who needed angioplasty.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Center, Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

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