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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Rivaroxaban Versus Dabigatran

Phase 4
Conditions
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02331602
Lead Sponsor
Yokohama City University Medical Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the antiinflammatory effects of rivaroxaban compared with dabigatran in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Detailed Description

Previous study showed that administration of rivaroxaban reduced expression of proinflammatory mediators in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. However, it is unknown whether the anti-inflammatory markers are decreased in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving novel oral anticoagulants.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • non-valvular atrial fibrillation
  • a CHADS2-VASc score of 1 or more
Exclusion Criteria
  • contraindication for rivaroxaban or dabigatran
  • stroke or systemic embolism, acute coronary syndromes or peripheral artery disease within 6 months before enrollment
  • acute heart failure
  • severe chronic renal failure (creatinine clearance < 30mL/min.)
  • receiving dual antiplatelet therapy
  • patients with a body weight of 50kg or less
  • uncontrolled hypertension
  • active malignancy, collagen disease, or infectious disease
  • patients undergoing surgery within 6 months before enrollment
  • patients who are planned to undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
  • patients who are not allowed to participate in the trial by judgement of the treating physician

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
rivaroxabanRivaroxabanPatients are assigned to receive rivaroxaban 15mg once daily for 12 months according to a computer-generated randomization sequence at the central registration center. Patients with creatinine clearance 30-49 mL/min receive rivaroxaban 10mg once daily.
dabigatranDabigatranPatients are assigned to receive dabigatran 150mg twice daily for 12 months according to a computer-generated randomization sequence at the central registration center. Patients at a high risk of bleeding receive dabigatran 110mg twice daily.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
median variation of inflammatory markers (including high sensitivity C reactive protein, pentraxin3, interleukin-6, and interleukin-18) between at baseline and 12 months later in each treatment group12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change over time of above inflammatory markers during 12 months follow-up period (at baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months later) in each treatment group12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (16)

Omori Red Cross Hospital

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Ohta, Tokyo, Japan

International Goodwill Hospital

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Yokohama City University Hospital

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Yokosuka City hospital

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Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan

International University of Health and Welfare Atami Hospital

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Atami, Shizuoka, Japan

National Hospital Organization Sagamihara National Hospital

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Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan

Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease Center

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Yokohama Seamen's Insurance Hospital

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Ashigara Kami Hospital

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Ashigaura, Kanagawa, Japan

Fujisawa Shounandai Hospital

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Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan

Fujisawa City Hospital

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Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan

Hadano Red Cross Hospital

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Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan

Nagatsuta kousei general hospital

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Yokohama City University Medical Center

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Saiseikai Yokohama City Southern Hospital

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Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Chigasaki Municipal Hospital

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Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

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