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CompletedNCT03161678Updated Jul 24, 2026Results posted

CES1 Crossover Trial of Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor

A Phase 4 interventional study of Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor in Myocardial Infarction, Thrombosis and Platelet Dysfunction, sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-07-24.

Sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore · Phase 4, Interventional, and Basic science

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
111
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate when genetic variation in the carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) gene influences antiplatelet therapy response, as assessed by ex vivo platelet aggregometry, in healthy participants treated with clopidogrel and ticagrelor. We hypothesize that genetic variation in CES1 will significantly impact on-clopidogrel platelet aggregation while having a minimal effect in ticagrelor-treated subjects.

Specific Aim: To conduct a prospective randomized crossover study of clopidogrel and ticagrelor in healthy individuals stratified by CES1 genotype. Participants will be recruited by CES1 genotype into a randomized crossover study of clopidogrel (75 mg daily for 7d) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 7d) with extensive phenotyping including ex vivo platelet aggregometry performed pre- and post-drug administration in order to assess the interaction of genotype and drug choice on on-treatment platelet function.

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Conditions studied

  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Thrombosis
  • Platelet Dysfunction

Keywords

  • Pharmacogenetics
  • Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1)
  • Antiplatelet therapy
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In context

Myocardial Infarction

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Of Amish descent
  • Age 18 to 75 years
  • Participant in the Phamacogenomics of Anti-Platelet Intervention (PAPI-1) Study or other Amish Research Center study, or a family member of an Amish Research Center study participant.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Clopidogrel or ticagrelor allergy
  • Platelet count \< 100,000 mm3 or > 500,000 mm3
  • Hematocrit (Hct) \< 32% or > 50%
  • Blood pressure > 160/95 mm Hg
  • Co-existing malignancy
  • Creatinine > 2.0 mg/dl
  • Aspartate transaminase (AST) or alanine transaminase (ALT) > 2 times the upper limit of normal
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) \< 0.40 or > 5.50 mU/L
  • Pregnant or breast feeding
  • History of gastrointestinal bleeding, a major life-threatening bleeding event, active pathological bleeding, bleeding diathesis, or coagulopathy
  • History of stroke or transient ischemic attack, deep vein thrombosis, or atrial fibrillation
  • History of myocardial infarction, coronary artery bypass surgery, unstable angina, or angioplasty
  • History of sick sinus syndrome, 2nd or 3rd degree atrioventricular block, or bradycardia-related syncope
  • Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Surgery in the past 3 months or planned surgery in the next 3 months
  • Participant cannot willingly and safely discontinue medications that, in the opinion of the study physician would affect the outcomes to be measured for at least 1 week prior to study initiation through completion of the study
  • Participant is unwilling to discontinue taking vitamins and/or supplements that, in the opinion of the study physician would affect the outcomes to be measured for 1 week prior to the study initiation through the the completion of the study
  • Any other condition that would place prospective participants at unacceptable risk or render them unable to meet the requirements of the protocol in the opinion of the site investigator
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
111 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Wild-Type Genotype

    Research subjects with wild type CES1 genotypes will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment.

    Drug: Clopidogrel · Drug: Ticagrelor

  • Experimental
    Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation

    Research subjects who carry the CES1 G143E allele (rs71647871) will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment.

    Drug: Clopidogrel · Drug: Ticagrelor

  • Experimental
    Carriers of CES1 rs7498748 Mutation

    Research subjects who carry a CES1 rs7498748 minor allele will be studied before and after oral ingestion of clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) and ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) treatment.

    Drug: Clopidogrel · Drug: Ticagrelor

Interventions

  • DrugClopidogrel

    Clopidogrel (75 mg/d for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration.

    Also known as: Plavix

  • DrugTicagrelor

    Ticagrelor (90 mg twice daily for 8 days) will be administered. Measures of pharmacodynamics will be assessed pre- and post-drug administration.

    Also known as: Brilinta

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel

    Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of clopidogrel \[75mg/d\]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after clopidogrel administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-clopidogrel visits.

    Time frame: 8 days of exposure to clopidogrel (change from baseline at day 8 reported)

  2. Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor

    Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of ticagrelor \[90 mg twice daily\]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after ticagrelor administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-ticagrelor visits.

    Time frame: 8 days of independent exposure to ticagrelor (change from baseline at day 8 reported)

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Results

Posted May 6, 2024

Participant flow

Intervention 1 (8 days)
Participant flow — Intervention 1 (8 days)
MilestoneWild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorWild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel
Started171910122319
Completed16181092219
Not completed110310
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject110210
Withdrew: Adverse event000100
Washout (14 days)
Participant flow — Washout (14 days)
MilestoneWild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorWild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel
Started16181092219
Completed1618992018
Not completed001021
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject001021
Intervention 2 (8 days)
Participant flow — Intervention 2 (8 days)
MilestoneWild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorWild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel
Started1618992018
Completed1618982018
Not completed000100
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject000100

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel

Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of clopidogrel \[75mg/d\]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after clopidogrel administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-clopidogrel visits.

Time frame:
8 days of exposure to clopidogrel (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Reported as:
Mean · Percent Maximal Platelet Aggregation
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel
Percent Maximal Platelet AggregationWild-Type GenotypeCarriers of the CES1 G143E MutationCarriers of CES1 Functional Mutation
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel32.6 ± 2.750.8 ± 2.135.0 ± 2.1
Statistical analysis
  • Wild-Type Genotype vs Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation · Regression, Linear · p = <0.001All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and relatedness among study participants.
  • Wild-Type Genotype vs Carriers of CES1 Functional Mutation · Regression, Linear · p = 0.24All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and relatedness among study participants.
PrimaryChange in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor

Ex vivo platelet aggregometry was performed in platelet rich plasma (PRP) after stimulation with 20 μM adenosine diphosphate (ADP) at 2 time points (at baseline prior to drug administration and on the 8th day of ticagrelor \[90 mg twice daily\]). Maximum platelet aggregation is recorded by the platelet aggregometer as a percentage. Data shown below represent the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained at baseline minus the maximum platelet aggregation value obtained after ticagrelor administration. Thus, values recorded below represent changes from baseline at day 8 and the unit is percent maximum aggregation. Higher reported values represent a greater reduction in platelet aggregation while lower reported values signify a smaller reduction in platelet aggregation when comparing baseline and post-ticagrelor visits.

Time frame:
8 days of independent exposure to ticagrelor (change from baseline at day 8 reported)
Reported as:
Mean · Percent Maximal Platelet Aggregation
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor
Percent Maximal Platelet AggregationWild-Type GenotypeCarriers of the CES1 G143E MutationCarriers of CES1 Functional Mutation
Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor46.1 ± 1.547.8 ± 1.839.6 ± 1.9
Statistical analysis
  • Wild-Type Genotype vs Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation · Regression, Linear · p = 0.75All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and relatedness among study participants.
  • Wild-Type Genotype vs Carriers of CES1 Functional Mutation · Regression, Linear · p = 0.011All analyses were adjusted for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and relatedness among study participants.

Adverse events

Collected over During both intervention periods, the washout period, and for 30 days after the final study visit, up to 57 day. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel0/35 (0%)0/35 (0%)0/35 (0%)
Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor0/35 (0%)0/35 (0%)0/35 (0%)
Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel0/19 (0%)0/19 (0%)1/19 (5.3%)
Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor0/21 (0%)0/21 (0%)1/21 (4.8%)
Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel0/41 (0%)0/41 (0%)0/41 (0%)
Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor0/39 (0%)0/39 (0%)0/39 (0%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventWild-Type Genotype: ClopidogrelWild Type Genotype: TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: TicagrelorCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: ClopidogrelCarboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor
Knee Pain/SwellingGeneral disorders0/350/351/190/210/410/39
DyspneaGeneral disorders0/350/350/191/210/410/39

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Mean49.1 ± 10.644.5 ± 14.252.1 ± 12.949.5 ± 12.5
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Female1662345
Male18111544
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native0000
Asian0000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0000
Black or African American0000
White34173889
More than one race0000
Unknown or Not Reported0000
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
United States34173889
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index(kg/m^2)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Mean27.4 ± 4.427.6 ± 4.729.0 ± 4.928.1 ± 4.7
Systolic Blood Pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure(mm Hg)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Mean118.2 ± 12.8117.2 ± 12.0120.2 ± 13.9118.9 ± 13.1
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure(mm Hg)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Mean73.8 ± 8.070.7 ± 6.874.0 ± 7.773.7 ± 7.7
Total Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol(mg/dL)All Participants With Wild-Type GenotypeAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E MutationAll Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional MutationTotal
Mean210.7 ± 47.0207.9 ± 56.2208.8 ± 43.3209.3 ± 46.8

3 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.

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Study locations

1 site
  • Amish Research Clinic
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Lewis JP, Ryan KA, Streeten EA, Whitlatch HB, Daue M, Tanner K, Perry JA, O'Connell JR, Shuldiner AR, Mitchell BD. Randomized evaluation of the loss-of-function carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E variant on clopidogrel and ticagrelor pharmacodynamics. Clin Transl Sci. 2024 Nov;17(11):e70079. doi: 10.1111/cts.70079. PubMed 39576732 ↗

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Mar 5, 2024

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — It is possible that deidentified data will be deposited into large public databases as per NIH data sharing policies (e.g. database of Genotypes and Phenotypes \[dbGAP\], Pharmacogenomics Knowledgebase \[PharmGKB\]). Data to be shared would include, but not limited to, anthropometric data, study outcome data, and relevant covariate data used in statistical models of association. It is anticipated that data would be available after the completion of the trial. The data will be obtained from the participants and the study-related research procedures.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 24, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03161678
Lead sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Responsible party
Braxton Mitchell (Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore) — Principal investigator
First posted
May 22, 2017
Start date
Aug 22, 2017
Primary completion
Dec 12, 2022
Completion
Dec 12, 2022
Results posted
May 6, 2024
Last update
Jul 24, 2026

Study contacts

Braxton D Mitchell, PhD
principal investigator · University of Maryland

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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