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Study of Apixaban for the Prevention of Thrombosis-related Events Following Knee Replacement Surgery

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pulmonary Embolism
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00371683
Lead Sponsor
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to learn if apixaban can prevent blood clots in the leg (deep vein Thrombosis \[DVT\]) and lung (pulmonary embolism \[PE\]) that sometimes occur after knee replacement surgery and to learn how apixaban compares to enoxaparin (Lovenox®) for preventing these clots. The safety of apixaban will also be studied.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
3608
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men and non-pregnant, non-breastfeeding women
  • 18 years or older
  • Scheduled for knee replacement surgery

Key

Exclusion Criteria
  • hereditary or acquired bleeding disorders
  • clotting disorders
  • bleeding or high risk for bleeding
  • drugs that affect bleeding or coagulation
  • need for ongoing parenteral or oral anticoagulation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
A2Apixaban + Placebo+ placebo
A1Enoxaparin + Placebo+ placebo
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Event Rate of the Composite of Adjudicated Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Events and All-Cause Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment Period - Primary SubjectsFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

An Independent Central Adjudication Committee (ICAC) adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), acute clinically overt bleeding events, suspected thrombocytopenia, suspected acute MI, suspected acute stroke, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed and reported as percentage (%). Surgery=Day 1; Randomization/Treatment started on Day of Surgery or the next day (Day 1 or Day 2). A mandatory bilateral ascending contrast venogram was performed on all participants after 12 days (±2 days) of study treatment. Intended Treatment Period=starts on the day of randomization; for treated participants, the period ends at the latter of 2 days after last dose of study drug or 14 days after the first dose of study drug; for randomized participants who were not treated, the period ends 14 days after randomization.

Event Rate for Participants With Major Bleeding, Clinically Relevant Non-Major Bleeding, Major or Clinically Relevant Non-Major Bleeding, Any Bleeding With Onset During the Treatment Period - Treated PopulationFirst dose of study drug to last dose, plus 2 days post last dose

ICAC adjudicated acute clinically overt bleeding events as per International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) guidelines modified for surgical patients. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%). Clinically relevant (CR); Non-Major (N-M) Bleeding. Day 1=Day of surgery. Treatment started (first dose) day of surgery or next day. Treatment continued for 12 days.

Event Rate for Participants With Major Bleeding, Clinically Relevant (CR) Non-Major (N-M) Bleeding , Major or Clinically Relevant (CR) Non-Major (N-M) Bleeding, Any Bleeding With Onset During the Follow-Up PeriodLast dose of study drug to Day 72 (60 days)

ICAC adjudicated acute clinically overt bleeding events as per International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) guidelines modified for surgical patients. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%). Follow up Period was from the end of the treatment period (last dose) up to 60 days post last dose, Day 72.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Event Rate of Composite of Adjudicated Proximal DVT, Non-Fatal PE and All-Cause Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment Period PE and All-cause Death During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

A mandatory bilateral ascending contrast venogram was performed on all participants after 12 days (±2 days) of study treatment. An ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected proximal DVT and non-fatal PE, and all-cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed and reported as percentage (%).

Event Rate of Adjudicated VTE / VTE-related Death With Onset During the Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

VTE / VTE-related death was defined as the combination of fatal or non-fatal PE, and symptomatic or asymptomatic DVT. A mandatory bilateral ascending contrast venogram was performed on all participants after 12 days (±2 days) of study treatment. An ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With Proximal DVT/Non-Fatal PE/ VTE-Related Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

An ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Total Participants With Adjudicated VTE/All-Cause Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Total Participants With VTE/ VTE-Related Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. VTE includes DVT and PE. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With All-Cause Death During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

Event rate was number of participants with all-cause death divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With VTE-Related Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With Symptomatic VTE/ All-Cause Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With Symptomatic VTE/ VTE-Related Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated suspected symptomatic DVT and PE, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With VTE/Major Bleeding/All-Cause Death With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated VTE, acute clinically overt bleeding events, suspected thrombocytopenia, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With PE (Fatal or Non-Fatal), DVT (All, Symptomatic Proximal, and Distal, Asymptomatic) With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

An ICAC adjudicated all venograms, suspected symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), acute clinically overt bleeding events, suspected thrombocytopenia, suspected acute MI, suspected acute stroke, and cause of death. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With Proximal DVT, Distal DVT, Asymptomatic Proximal DVT, Asymptomatic Distal DVT With Onset During the Intended Treatment PeriodFrom Day 1 or Day 2 to last dose, plus 2 days or 14 days post randomization

ICAC adjudicated all venograms and suspected symptomatic DVT. Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participant's analyzed (%).

Event Rate for Participants With Adjudicated Myocardial Infarction (MI) Acute Ischemic Stroke and Thromboembolic Events With Onset During the Treatment PeriodFrom first dose to last dose, plus 2 days (12 days, plus 2)

ICAC adjudicated acute clinically overt bleeding events, suspected thrombocytopenia, suspected acute MI, suspected acute stroke per International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) guidelines modified for surgical patients. Event rate was number of participants with the composite endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%).

Event Rate of Adjudicated MI, Stroke, and Thrombocytopenia Events During the Follow-Up PeriodPost last dose of study drug to Day 72 (60 days)

A 60-day follow-up period started after the last dose of study drug and continued until the End of Study Visit on Day 72 (60 days ± 3 days, after the last dose of study drug). Event rate was number of participants with the endpoint divided by the number of participants analyzed (%). ICAC adjudicated acute clinically overt bleeding events, suspected thrombocytopenia, suspected acute MI, suspected acute stroke per ISTH guidelines modified for surgical patients.

Number of Participants With Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Bleeding Adverse Events (AEs), AEs Leading to Discontinuation, and Deaths - Treated PopulationFirst dose to last dose, plus 2 days for AEs (12 + 2 days) or plus 30 days for SAEs (12 + 30 days)

AE=any new unfavorable symptom, sign, or disease or worsening of a preexisting condition that may not have a causal relationship with treatment. SAE=a medical event that at any dose results in death, persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or drug dependency/abuse; is life-threatening, an important medical event, or a congenital anomaly/birth defect; or requires or prolongs hospitalization.

Mean Change From Baseline in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure During the Treatment PeriodBaseline to last dose of study drug, plus 2 days

Treatment Period=the period from first dose of study drug through 2 days after discontinuation of study drug (12 + 2 days). Baseline=measurement prior to first dose of study drug. Blood pressures (BP) were measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the treatment period on Days 1 (day of first dose), 2, 3, 4,12 (end of treatment). Systolic and diastolic pressures were measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Mean Change From Baseline in Heart Rate During the Treatment PeriodBaseline to last dose of study drug, plus 2 days

Treatment Period=the period from first dose of study drug through 2 days after discontinuation of study drug (12 + 2 days). Baseline=measurement prior to first dose of study drug. Heart rate was measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the treatment period on Days 1 (day of first dose), 2, 3, 4,12 (end of treatment). Heart rate was measured in beats per minute (bpm).

Number of Participants With Hematology Laboratory Marked Abnormality During the Treatment PeriodFirst dose to last dose of study drug (12 days), plus 2 days

Treatment Period=the period from first dose of study drug through 2 days after discontinuation of study drug. Hematology profile was measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the Treatment Period on Days 2, 3, 4, 12 (end of treatment). Upper limit of normal (ULN); lower limit of normal (LLN). Platelet Count low: \< 100,000/mm\^3 (or \< 100\*109 cells/L). Erythrocytes low: \< 0.75 \*pre-dose. Hemoglobin low: \> 2 g/dL decrease compared to pre-dose or Value ≤ 8 g/dL. Hematocrit low: \< 0.75\*pre-dose . Leukocytes: \< 0.75\*LLN or \> 1.25\* ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.8\*predose or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.2\*predose or \< LLN. Lymphocytes (absolute): \< 0.750\*10\^3 cells/µL or \> 7.50\*10\^3 cells/ µL. Eosinophils (absolute) high: \> 0.750\*10\^3 cells/µL. Basophils(absolute) high: \> 400/mm\^3 (or \> 0.4\*103 cells/µL). Monocytes (absolute) high: \> 2000/mm\^3 (or \> 2\*103 cells/µL). Neutrophils(absolute) high: \< 1.0\*103 cells/µL.

Number of Participants With Other Chemistry Laboratory Marked Abnormalities During the Treatment PeriodFirst dose to last dose of study drug (12 days), plus 2 days

Treatment Period=the period from first dose of study drug through 2 days after discontinuation of study drug. Laboratory Chemistry profile was measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the Treatment Period on Days 4, and 12 (end of treatment). Fasting Glucose: if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.8\*predose; or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 2.0\*predose or \<LLN. Total Protein: \< 0.9\*LLN or \> 1.1\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use 0.9\*predose or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use 1.1\*predose or \< LLN. Uric Acid: \> 1.5\*ULN, or if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 2\*predose. Creatine Kinase (CK): \> 5\*ULN.

Number of Participants With Liver and Kidney Function Chemistry Laboratory Marked Abnormalities During the Treatment PeriodFirst dose to last dose of study drug (12 days), plus 2 days

Treatment Period=the period from first dose of study drug through 2 days after discontinuation of study drug. Laboratory Chemistry profile was measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the Treatment Period on Days 4, and 12 (end of treatment). Bilirubin (direct) high: \> 1.5\*ULN. Total bilirubin: : \> 2\*ULN, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) high: \> 3\*ULN. Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): \> 2\*ULN. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST): \> 3\*ULN. Creatinine: \> 1.5\*ULN.

Number of Participants With Electrolyte Chemistry Laboratory Marked Abnormalities During the Treatment PeriodFirst dose to last dose of study drug (12 days), plus 2 days

Laboratory Chemistry profile was measured during screening (pre-operative, post-operative) and in the Treatment Period on Days 4, and 12 (end of treatment). Potassium: \< 0.9\*LLN or \> 1.1\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.9\*predose or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.1\*predose or \< LLN. Calcium: \< 0.8\*LLN or \> 1.2\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.75\*predose or \> ULN If pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.25\*predose or \< LLN. Chloride: \< 0.9\*LLN or \> 1.1\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.9\*predose or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.1\*predose or \< LLN. Sodium: \< 0.95\*LLN or \> 1.05\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.95\*predose or \>ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.05\*predose or \< LLN. Bicarbonate: \< 0.75\*LLN or \> 1.25\*ULN, or if pre-dose \< LLN then use \< 0.75\*predose or \> ULN if pre-dose \> ULN then use \> 1.25\*predose or \< LLN.

Trial Locations

Locations (25)

Martin Bowen Hefley Orthopedics

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Jewett Orthopaedic Clinic

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Winter Park, Florida, United States

Atlanta Knee And Sports Medicine

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Decatur, Georgia, United States

Americana Orthopedics

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Boise, Idaho, United States

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

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Houston, Texas, United States

Gill Orthopedic Center

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Lubbock, Texas, United States

Bone & Joint Clinic Of Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

West Alabama Research, Inc.

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Colorado Orthopedic Consultants, Pc

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

Orthopedics Assocs Of Hartford

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Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Pab Clinical Research

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Brandon, Florida, United States

Anthony S. Unger, Md

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Orhtopaedic Physicians Of Colorado, P.C.

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Englewood, Colorado, United States

Bay Pines Va Medical Center

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Bay Pines, Florida, United States

Jacksonville Center For Clinical Research

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Mark W. Hollmann, Md

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Orange City, Florida, United States

Intermountain Orthopaedics

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Boise, Idaho, United States

Bluegrass Orthopaedics/Bmr

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Charleston Orthopaedic Assocs.

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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Robert R. King, Md

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Lubbock, Texas, United States

Local Institution

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Trabzon, Turkey

Capstone Clinical Trials, Inc

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Colorado Joint Replacement

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Jdpmedical Research

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Denver, Colorado, United States

Unlimited Research

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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