New blood thinner vicagrel tested against clopidogrel in healthy volunteers
NCT ID NCT07067775
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested two blood-thinning drugs, vicagrel and clopidogrel, in 18 healthy adults with a specific gene type (CYP2C19 normal metabolizers). The goal was to compare how the body absorbs and processes each drug. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and their effects on clotting. This is a first step to see if vicagrel might work better than the standard drug clopidogrel.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vicagrel and clopidogrel
- What this could lead to
- If vicagrel shows better absorption or action than clopidogrel, it could lead to a more effective anti-clotting drug for heart patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study in 18 healthy people, not patients. Results may not predict real-world benefits or safety in those with heart conditions.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
-
18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Aug 2025
- Finished
-
Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
18 to 40 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Able and willing to give written informed consent before study, and fully understand the study content, process and possible adverse reactions; * Able to complete the study in compliance with the protocol; * Subject (including partner) is willing to voluntarily take effective contraceptive measures from screening through 90 days after the last dose of study drug; * Male and female subjects between the ages of 18 and 65 years, inclusive; * At least 50 kg for male subjects, 45 kg for female subjects, with a Body Mass Index (BMI= Weight/Height2) between 18-28 kg/m2, inclusive; * With normal or clinically insignificant abnormal results of physical examination and vital signs test; Exclusion Criteria: * More than 5 cigarettes per day on average within 3 months before the study; * History of sensitivity to drugs similar to the study drug or have high sensitivity to clopidogrel, allergic constitution (e.g. allergy to various drugs and foods); * History of drug abuse, drug use, alcohol abuse (14 units of alcohol per week: 1 units = 285 mL beer, 25 mL spirit or 100 mL wines); * Donation or loss of a significant volume of blood (\> 450 mL) within 56 days prior to screening; * Intake of any prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, vitamin or herbal medicine within 14 days prior to receiving study drug; * Consumption of any special diet (such as grapefruit, pitaya, mango, pomelo, etc.) or subjects have engaged strenuous exercise or any other factors affecting drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion within 14 days prior to receiving study drug; * Intake of any drug which Have taken strong inhibitors and/or inducers of liver metabolic enzymes (CYP1A2, 2A6, 2C8, 2C19, 3A4 and 3A5) within 28 days before the first medication, and strong inhibitors of liver metabolic enzymes such as: ciprofloxacin, clopidogrel, Itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, troleandomycin, etc., strong inducers of liver metabolism enzymes such as: rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin sodium, St. John's wort, etc.(For details see Appendix 6); * Recent major changes in diet or exercise habits; * Subjects who have taken other investigational drugs within 3 months prior to taking the investigational drug, or who have participated in clinical trials of other drugs and received the investigational drug within 3 months prior to taking the investigational drug; * History of difficulties in swallowing, or any gastrointestinal disease which could affect the drug absorption; * Suffering from any diseases that may increase the risk of bleeding, such as hemorrhoids, acute gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, Thrombocytopenic Purpura and hemophilia, etc; * Family history of coagulation or bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)/symptoms (e.g., vomiting blood, black stools, severe or recurrent nosebleeds, coughing up blood, significant hematuria, or intracranial hemorrhage) or suspected vascular malformations, such as aneurysms or early onset strokes, in the individual or in their immediate family; * A clinically significant 12-lead ECG abnormality; * Positive test results of blood pregnancy or subject is lactating for female subjects; * Any clinically significant abnormalities/findings in laboratory tests, or any clinically significant disease including but not limited to gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, neurological system, blood, endocrine, tumor, lung, immune, mental, or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; * Positive test results for viral hepatitis (including hepatitis B and C), HIV antibody or syphilis antibody; * Acute illness or concomitant medication from screening to the first dosing of study medication; * Consumption of chocolate or any food or beverages containing caffeine or (rich containing) xanthine within 48 h prior to receiving the first dosing of study medication; * Consumption of any product containing alcohol within 24 h prior to receiving the first dosing of study medication, or positive results from a screen for alcohol; * Positive results from a screen for urine drug test (Morphine, marijuana); * Subjects were vaccinated within 4 weeks prior to screening, or planned to be vaccinated during the trial; * Any condition which in the opinion of Investigator is not suitable for subjects to participate in the study (For ultra-rapid metabolizers and rapid metabolizers, investigators may consider at their discretion).
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Acute coronary syndrome are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
The First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, China
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Tailoring cardiac rehab to each heart: can personalized training speed recovery?
- Can a 20-Minute playlist calm a heart attack Patient's nerves?
- A simple ultrasound test may sharpen heart attack risk predictions
- Could a personal playlist calm nerves during heart surgery?
- Are Europe's heart patients getting the right prevention care? a massive survey aims to find out
- Can a machine support a failing heart without overworking it?