Effects of Ziltivekimab on Coronary Atherosclerotic Burden in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Q: Who can participate in NCT07276282?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

Q: How do I contact the trial site for NCT07276282?

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Q: Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Q: Where can I verify the data on this page?

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Effects of Ziltivekimab Versus Placebo on Coronary Atherosclerosis in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction. A Serial, Multivessel, Intravascular Ultrasound, Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging Study

Effects of Ziltivekimab on Coronary Atherosclerotic Burden in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction (NCT07276282) is a Phase 3 interventional studying Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI), sponsored by Ecri bv. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

About This Trial

Despite improvements in the treatment, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Around 20% of people who have suffered a heart attack (myocardial infarction) need to be hospitalized again within a year, and 10% experience another heart attack. Despite currently available medication, patients remain at risk of further episodes after a heart attack. Scientists have discovered that inflammation in the body plays a decisive role in the development and narrowing of arterial blockages (atherosclerosis). This study aims to investigate whether a new treatment that reduces inflammation can help improve the arteries of patients with CAD. This study will examine whether blocking certain inflammation-related substances with a new medicinal product called ziltivekimab affects the buildup and composition of plaques (fatty deposits) in the coronary arteries. Special imaging diagnostic techniques will be used to look inside the arteries and check whether the treatment helps reduce the narrowing caused by dangerous plaques, which can lead to future heart attacks. This is a clinical study in which participants are randomly divided into two groups (randomization): one group will receive the new treatment ziltivekimab and other group will receive a placebo (a harmless substance with no active ingredients). Both groups will continue to receive standard treatment for heart attacks. The study lasts approximately 15 months per participant. The full scientific title of the trial is: Effects of ziltivekimab versus placebo on coronary atherosclerosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction. A study with serial multi-vessel imaging obtained using intravascular ultrasound, near-infrared spectroscopy, and optical coherence tomography techniques.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and safety in large patient groups (often 300–3,000+) and form the evidence base for an FDA approval submission. For Coronary Artery Disease, Phase 3 studies typically randomize participants between the investigational treatment and either a placebo or current standard of care. A successful Phase 3 result is the threshold most treatments need to clear before regulatory approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 332 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Key Who May Qualify: - willing to sign a consent form obtained before any study-related activities. - Age 18 years or above at the time of providing willing to sign a consent form. - Acute myocardial infarction, with at least one coronary segment (culprit lesion) treated with PCI. - At least two major native coronary arteries each meeting angiographic criteria for intracoronary imaging immediately following the qualifying PCI procedure. Key Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Known or suspected hypersensitivity to study intervention(s) or related products. - Known allergy to contrast medium, heparin, aspirin, ticagrelor or prasugrel. - Female of childbearing potential. - Left-main disease. - Three-vessel disease. - History of coronary artery bypass surgery. - TIMI flow \<2 of the infarct-related artery after PCI. - Unstable clinical status (hemodynamic or electrical instability. - Significant coronary calcification or tortuosity deemed to preclude IVUS, NIRS and OCT evaluation. - Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia. - Severe kidney impairment. - Active liver disease or hepatic dysfunction. - Current use of anti-IL-6 products or anticipated use of such drugs any time during the study. - Use of systemic immunosuppressive drugs or disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or anticipated chronic use of such drugs any time during the study. - Known, or suspicion of, active infection or major hematologic, metabolic, or endocrine dysfunction in the judgment of the Investigator - History of recurrent serious infections. - Use of preventive systemic antibiotics, systemic antivirals, or systemic antifungals. - Known (acute or chronic) hepatitis B or hepatitis C - Planned surgery within 12 months from the time of screening. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent obtained before any study-related activities. * Age 18 years or above at the time of providing informed consent. * Acute myocardial infarction, with at least one coronary segment (culprit lesion) treated with PCI. * At least two major native coronary arteries each meeting angiographic criteria for intracoronary imaging immediately following the qualifying PCI procedure. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Known or suspected hypersensitivity to study intervention(s) or related products. * Known allergy to contrast medium, heparin, aspirin, ticagrelor or prasugrel. * Female of childbearing potential. * Left-main disease. * Three-vessel disease. * History of coronary artery bypass surgery. * TIMI flow \<2 of the infarct-related artery after PCI. * Unstable clinical status (hemodynamic or electrical instability. * Significant coronary calcification or tortuosity deemed to preclude IVUS, NIRS and OCT evaluation. * Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia. * Severe kidney impairment. * Active liver disease or hepatic dysfunction. * Current use of anti-IL-6 products or anticipated use of such drugs any time during the study. * Use of systemic immunosuppressive drugs or disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or anticipated chronic use of such drugs any time during the study. * Known, or suspicion of, active infection or major hematologic, metabolic, or endocrine dysfunction in the judgment of the Investigator * History of recurrent serious infections. * Use of preventive systemic antibiotics, systemic antivirals, or systemic antifungals. * Known (acute or chronic) hepatitis B or hepatitis C * Planned surgery within 12 months from the time of screening. * History of cancer within the past 5 years, except for adequately treated basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, in situ cervical cancer, low risk prostate cancer, or carcinoma in situ/high grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN) at the discretion of the investigator. * Estimated life expectancy less than 2 years * Received a live or attenuated-live vaccine product within 4 weeks of study intervention administration or expected to receive a live or attenuated-live vaccine product during the treatment period. * Major cardiac surgical within the past 60 days or any major surgical procedure planned at the time of randomisation or as treatment for the current AMI (CABG).

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Ziltivekimab

Ziltivekimab is administered subcutaneously (i.e., under the skin) once per month added to standard of care.

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo is administered subcutaneously (i.e., under the skin) once per month added to standard of care.

Locations (1)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Bern University Hospital, Inselspital Bern

Bern, Switzerland

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07276282), the sponsor (Ecri bv), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07276282 clinical trial studying?

Who can participate in NCT07276282?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07276282?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07276282. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07276282. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.