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Research Study

Effects of Ziltivekimab Versus Placebo on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (ARTEMIS)

Principal Investigator
Christopher Fordyce

Overview

Body Locations and Systems
Blood, Heart and Circulation
Heart Attack
Immune System
ClinicalTrials.gov#
NCT06118281
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Sep 1, 2024 Jan 31, 2026
Locations
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Vancouver General Hospital
Name/Title
Sydney Thorsteinsson, Cardiology Research Coordinator
Phone
604-875-5206
Email Address
sydney.thorsteinsson@vch.ca
Purpose of Study

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of ziltivekimab in reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events when initiated as soon as possible in adult patients who have had a heart attack. Ziltivekimab is a medication designed to reduce inflammation after a heart attack, and thereby reduce secondary cardiac events.

Patients eligible for the ARTEMIS study will be enrolled within 48-36 hours of their heart attack. Enrolled patients will have blood work drawn, complete assessments and start on the loading dose of Ziltivekimab while in hospital. One month later, the patient will return to the clinic and learn how to complete self-injections at home. The patient will return to the clinic roughly every three months for additional bloodwork, assessments and be re-supplied with the study medication to inject at home.

Eligibility

Visit ClinicalTrials.gov for more information.

Disclaimer

Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.

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