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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT04258488

NCT04258488 Long-term Anticoagulation With Oral Factor Xa Inhibitor Versus Vitamin K Antagonist After Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement

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NCT ID NCT04258488
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Joon Bum Kim
Condition AORTIC VALVE DISEASES
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,300 participants
Start Date 2022-02-21
Primary Completion 2027-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 19 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Rivaroxaban Oral TabletVitamin K antagonist(warfarin)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 1,300 participants in total. It began in 2022-02-21 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.

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Brief Summary

This study evaluates the long-term anticoagulation with oral factor Xa inhibitor versus vitamin K antagonist in patients receiving a mechanical aortic valve replacement.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 19 and more 2. At least 3 months after mechanical aortic valve replacement 3. At least one of the conditions(as defined below) is met * The New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification I or II; or * According to the Valve Academic Research Consortium(VARC)2 criteria, confirmed proper valve function: no prosthesis-patient mismatch and mean aortic valve gradient \<20 mm Hg or peak velocity \<3 m/s, AND no moderate or severe prosthetic valve regurgitation 4. Voluntarily participated in the written agreement Exclusion Criteria: 1. Old-generation mechanical valve 2. History of mechanical valve implantation in the mitral valve, pulmonary valve, or tricuspid valve 3. Valvular atrial fibrillation(atrial fibrillation with moderate or severe mitral stenosis) 4. Moderate to severe mitral stenosis or regurgitation 5. History of hemorrhagic stroke 6. Clinically overt stroke within the last 3 months 7. Renal failure(creatinine clearance \<15mL/min) or on hemodialysis 8. Left ventricular dysfunction: Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤40% 9. Child-Pugh B and C hepatic impairment or any hepatic disease associated with coagulopathy 10. Clinically significant active bleeding 11. Bleeding or hemorrhagic disorder 12. The increased risk of bleeding due to the following reasons 1. History of gastrointestinal ulcers or active ulcerations within the last 6 months 2. History of intracranial or intracerebral hemorrhage within the last 6 months 3. Spinal cord vascular abnormalities or intracerebral vascular abnormalities 4. History of the brain, spinal cord, or ophthalmic surgery within the last 6 months 5. History of the brain or spinal cord injury within the last 6 months 6. History of the brain or spinal cord injury or spinal tap, major regional anesthesia, or spinal anesthesia within the last 6 months 7. Esophageal varices 8. Arteriovenous malformation 9. Vascular aneurysms 10. Malignant tumor with a high risk of bleeding 13. Bleeding tendencies associated with overt bleeding of 1. gastrointestinal, genitourinary, respiratory tract, or colorectal cancer 2. cerebrovascular hemorrhage 3. aneurysms- cerebral, dissecting aorta 4. pericarditis and pericardial effusions 5. bacterial endocarditis 14. Hemodynamically unstable or pulmonary embolism required thrombolysis or embolectomy 15. Combination therapy with other anticoagulants(Unfractionated heparin(UFH), enoxaparin, dalteparin, fondaparinux, etc.) However, the following cases are permitted * Switching anticoagulants * Intravenous UFH to keep central/arterial lines open 16. Uncontrolled moderate or severe hypertension 17. Anemia at least one among the conditions(as defined below) is met 1) Hemoglobin level \<10.0 g/dL or platelet count \< 100 x 10x9/L within the last 6 months 2) Diagnosed and documented ongoing anemia 18. Infective endocarditis 19. Hypersensitivity to the main component or constituents of Rivaroxaban or Vitamin K antagonist 20. Positive pregnancy test results (all pregnant women should undergo urinary human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) testing within 7 days before screening and/or randomization) or during pregnancy or lactation 21. A genetic problem with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption 22. The unsuitable condition of the protocol 23. Actively participating in another drug or device investigational study, which has not completed the primary endpoint follow-up period 24. Terminal illness with life expectancy \<12 months 25. Vitamin K deficiency 26. Alcoholic or psychical disorder 27. Threatened abortion, eclampsia, or preeclampsia 28. Concomitant use with antiplatelet in patients with a history of stroke or transient ischemic attack for the treatment of the acute coronary syndrome

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jung-hee Ham, RN

✉ cvcrc5@amc.seoul.kr

📞 82230104728

Principal Investigator

Jung-min Ahn, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

drjmahn@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04258488 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 19 Years or older, studying AORTIC VALVE DISEASES. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT04258488 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT04258488 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04258488 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cvcrc5@amc.seoul.kr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04258488 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bucheon-si, South Korea, Busan, South Korea, Daegu, South Korea, Gangneung, South Korea and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04258488 clinical trial?

NCT04258488 is sponsored by Joon Bum Kim. The principal investigator is Jung-min Ahn, MD at drjmahn@gmail.com. The trial plans to enroll 1,300 participants.

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