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Pleotropic Effect of New Oral Anticoagulants

Phase 3
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02544932
Lead Sponsor
Kyunghee University Medical Center
Brief Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been known to have several pathophysiologic mechanisms including endothelial dysfunction of heart and vessel. This study was designed to determine the efficacy of NOAC therapy in the prevention of endothelial dysfunction and progression of atherosclerosis of AF subjects.

Detailed Description

The properties of oral, direct inhibitors of factor Xa (e.g. rivaroxaban) and thrombin (e.g. dabigatran) have been examined the haemostasis and thromboembolism management. Preclinical studies have provided evidences for the effects of direct factor Xa or thrombin inhibition beyond anticoagulation, including anti-inflammatory and protective activities in atherosclerotic plaque development . Therefore, this study evaluates the protective effects of NAOC with the reactive hyperemia peripheral arterial tonometry (RH-PAT) measurements reflecting endothelial function by Endo-PAT2000 and intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery, which is used as a surrogate endpoint of atherosclerosis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
55
Inclusion Criteria
  • CHA2DS2-VASc score above 2
Exclusion Criteria
  • severe peripheral arterial disease (greater than a Fontaine IIb category)
  • grade 4 or higher cerebral infarction on the Modified Rankin Scale
  • proven coronary artery disease by coronary angiogram
  • severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
  • uncontrolled congestive heart failure
  • uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes mellitus
  • hematologic disorders
  • allergy or hypersensitivity to the investigational drugs
  • pregnant or lactating women or women wishing to become pregnant

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ribaroxaban 20mgribaroxabanAfter once enrolled, subjects will be randomized to ribaroxaban group. (20mg once daily)
dabigatran 110mg or 150mgdabigatranAfter once enrolled, subjects will be randomized to dabigatran group. (110mg or 150mg twice a day)
warfarinWarfarinAfter once enrolled, subjects will be randomized to warfarin group. (controlled by INR 2-3)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The changes in reactive hyperemia index (RHI)12months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
right and left maximum IMT of the common carotid artery (CCA)24months
right and left mean IMT of the common carotid artery (CCA)24months
adverse events24months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kyung Hee University

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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