Heart attack drug trial aims to prevent future cardiac events

NCT ID NCT06683131

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether the drug tafolecimab, given before a procedure to open blocked heart arteries, can reduce the risk of major heart problems like another heart attack or stroke over one year. About 1,160 adults aged 18-75 who are having a heart attack will receive either tafolecimab injections plus standard care, or standard care alone. Researchers will also check if the drug improves small blood vessel function in the heart.

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  • Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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  • Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital (The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University)

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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  • Lianyungang Municipal Dongfang Hospital

    Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China

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  • Peking University First Hospital

    Beijing, 100000, China

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  • Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital

    Shanghai, China

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  • Suining County People's Hospital

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China

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  • Suqian Hospital of Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital

    Suqian, Jiangsu, China

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  • Taihe County People's Hospital

    Fuyang, Anhui, China

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  • The Fifth People's Hospital of Huai'an City

    Huai'an, Jiangsu, China

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  • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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  • The affiliated hospital of Xuzhou Medical University

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221006, China

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  • Xuzhou Central Hospital

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China

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  • Xuzhou Mining Group General Hospital

    Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China

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