Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:24 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:24 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00269893
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of abciximab (an anti-platelet therapy) versus placebo in patients undergoing high risk coronary angioplasty.
Detailed Description:
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study evaluating the efficacy and safety of abciximab, an anti-platelet therapy, in patients undergoing high risk coronary angioplasty. The primary outcomes of the study include any of the following: the number of deaths from any cause, or myocardial infarctions and recurrent ischemic events requiring urgent intervention (e.g., repeat angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery, intracoronary stent placement, or intra-aortic balloon pump).
Patients receive an abciximab bolus, abciximab bolus plus infusion, or placebo.
Study:
NCT00269893
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00269893