Evaluate the Safety of Apixaban in Patients Who Undergo Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) Procedure: A Randomized Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Intervention
- Apixaban
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- decrease in the hemoglobin level of 2 g per deciliter or more
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study is being done to determine if apixaban is more safe, when compared to warfarin, at reducing the risk of bleeding during CIED procedures.
Investigators
Yong-Mei Cha
PI
Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Apixaban
30 participants prescribed Apixaban 3-14 days before and 28 days after CIED procedure.
Intervention: Apixaban
Warfarin
30 participants will take stable dose of warfarin and go through the procedure without drug interrupt. The dose is adjusted by INR level. Length of treatment is 42 days, 14 days before and 28 days after the procedure.
Intervention: Warfarin
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
decrease in the hemoglobin level of 2 g per deciliter or more
Time Frame: 2 months
Assess the risk of major bleeding when continuing apixaban through the procedure as compared to Warfarin.