This study is planned in patients presenting with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) scheduled for an invasive strategy. Platelet activation and thrombus formation play a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndrome. Early platelet inhibition has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrent events after a myocardial infarction.
The screening period starts when the participant provides informed consent and ends with participant's randomization. Eligible participants had an acute myocardial infarction (AMI; ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction [STEMI] or non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), a life-threatening condition, and will therefore fulfill the ICH-GCP definition of vulnerable subjects ("persons in emergency situations"). Accordingly, a specific process for obtaining consent in compliance with local regulations and approved by the independent ethics committee will be implemented.
The study will be performed during a participant's hospital stay related to the qualifying AMI.
Standard treatment of AMI is allowed including anticoagulants. Ticagrelor will be the only oral P2Y12 receptor antagonist allowed to be initiated during the study and its administration will be possible only after selatogrel administration. Use of fibrinolytics or GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors will be prohibited unless required for bail-out. All other standard-of-care treatments for AMI will be allowed without restriction.
The treatment period starts with the participant's randomization and ends after the end-of-study assessments, approximately 48 hours after the administration of a single study treatment dose.