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
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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Exclusion Criteria:
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
| Milestone | Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 17 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 19 |
| Completed | 16 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 19 |
| Not completed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milestone | Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 16 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 19 |
| Completed | 16 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 18 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Milestone | Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel First, Then Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor First, Then Clopidogrel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 16 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 18 |
| Completed | 16 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 18 |
| Not completed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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.
| Percent Maximal Platelet Aggregation | Wild-Type Genotype | Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation | Carriers of CES1 Functional Mutation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Clopidogrel | 32.6 ± 2.7 | 50.8 ± 2.1 | 35.0 ± 2.1 |
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.
| Percent Maximal Platelet Aggregation | Wild-Type Genotype | Carriers of the CES1 G143E Mutation | Carriers of CES1 Functional Mutation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Maximal Platelet Aggregation in Response to Ticagrelor | 46.1 ± 1.5 | 47.8 ± 1.8 | 39.6 ± 1.9 |
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.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel | 0/35 (0%) | 0/35 (0%) | 0/35 (0%) |
| Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor | 0/35 (0%) | 0/35 (0%) | 0/35 (0%) |
| Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel | 0/19 (0%) | 0/19 (0%) | 1/19 (5.3%) |
| Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor | 0/21 (0%) | 0/21 (0%) | 1/21 (4.8%) |
| Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel | 0/41 (0%) | 0/41 (0%) | 0/41 (0%) |
| Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor | 0/39 (0%) | 0/39 (0%) | 0/39 (0%) |
| Event | Wild-Type Genotype: Clopidogrel | Wild Type Genotype: Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) G143E Mutation: Ticagrelor | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Clopidogrel | Carboxylesterase 1 (CES1) Functional Mutation: Ticagrelor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Pain/SwellingGeneral disorders | 0/35 | 0/35 | 1/19 | 0/21 | 0/41 | 0/39 |
| DyspneaGeneral disorders | 0/35 | 0/35 | 0/19 | 1/21 | 0/41 | 0/39 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 49.1 ± 10.6 | 44.5 ± 14.2 | 52.1 ± 12.9 | 49.5 ± 12.5 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 16 | 6 | 23 | 45 |
| Male | 18 | 11 | 15 | 44 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 34 | 17 | 38 | 89 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Region of Enrollment(participants) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 34 | 17 | 38 | 89 |
| Body Mass Index(kg/m^2) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 27.4 ± 4.4 | 27.6 ± 4.7 | 29.0 ± 4.9 | 28.1 ± 4.7 |
| Systolic Blood Pressure(mm Hg) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 118.2 ± 12.8 | 117.2 ± 12.0 | 120.2 ± 13.9 | 118.9 ± 13.1 |
| Diastolic Blood Pressure(mm Hg) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 73.8 ± 8.0 | 70.7 ± 6.8 | 74.0 ± 7.7 | 73.7 ± 7.7 |
| Total Cholesterol(mg/dL) | All Participants With Wild-Type Genotype | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 G143E Mutation | All Participants Who Carried the CES1 Functional Mutation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 210.7 ± 47.0 | 207.9 ± 56.2 | 208.8 ± 43.3 | 209.3 ± 46.8 |
3 further baseline measures are reported on the registry.
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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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