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Obesity effect on the characteristics of the blood-thinning drug rivaroxaba

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
venous thromboembolism
atrial fibrillation
obesity
Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system
Metabolic and Endocrine - Other metabolic disorders
Blood - Clotting disorders
Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases
Registration Number
ACTRN12622000297729
Lead Sponsor
Medical Research Center, Hamad Medical Corporation
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
81
Inclusion Criteria

• Adults with age greater than or equal to 18 years
• Diagnosis of DVT, PE, or non-valvular atrial fibrillation
• Admission to medical ward or emergency department in Hamad General Hospital
• Eligibility for rivaroxaban treatment

Exclusion Criteria

• Abnormal kidney function (CrCl of less than 30 ml/min)
• Severe liver disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Hemodynamic instability or current admission to intensive care units
• Active bleeding or high bleeding risk
• Patients with extremely low weight (less than 50 kg)
• Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
• Any other contraindications to rivaroxaban

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pharmacokinetic parameters (Cmax, AUC, t1/2) of rivaroxaban assessed using blood samples withdrawn starting pre-dose and up to 12 hours post dose.[Predose, and at 1, 2, 4, 8, and 12 hours post-dose.]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The pharmacodynamic parameters (factor Xa activity) of rivaroxaban assessed using blood samples at 96 hours post dose.[At 96 hours post-dose.]
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