Once - Daily Oral Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor Rivaroxaban In The Long-Term Prevention Of Recurrent Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism In Patients With Symptomatic Deep-Vein Thrombosis Or Pulmonary Embolism. The Einstein-Extension Study

Sponsor
Bayer (Industry)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00439725
Collaborator
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (Industry)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, event-driven, superiority study for efficacy. Patients with confirmed symptomatic DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or PE (pulmonary embolism) who completed 6 or 12 months of treatment with rivaroxaban or VKA (vitamin K antagonist) are eligible for this trial (Einstein-Extension study).

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Drug: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
  • Drug: Placebo
Phase 3

Detailed Description

Within the US 'Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.' is sponsor.

The treatment period was followed by an observational period of 30 days starting the day after the last intake of study medication, regardless of the actual duration of study drug administration. Participants who did not complete the treatment period also entered the observational period. It was also possible that participants did not enter the observational period, e.g. due to withdrawal of consent or termination of study participation.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
1197 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Prevention
Official Title:
Once-daily Oral Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor Rivaroxaban in the Long-term Prevention of Recurrent Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Symptomatic Deep-vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism. The Einstein-Extension Study
Study Start Date :
Feb 1, 2007
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Aug 1, 2009
Actual Study Completion Date :
Sep 1, 2009

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)

Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily

Drug: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
Patients randomized to rivaroxaban will receive rivaroxaban 20 mg once-daily.

Placebo Comparator: Placebo

Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily

Drug: Placebo
Patients allocated to placebo will receive a matching placebo tablet once daily.

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism [VTE] (i.e. the Composite of Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] or Fatal or Non-fatal Pulmonary Embolism [PE]) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), and/or case summaries. For definition of DVT/PE, kindly refer to the link in the Protocol section.

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE and All Cause Mortality Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), or lung scintigraphy (for PE), and/or case summaries.

  2. Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE, All Cause Mortality, Strokes and Myocardial Infarctions Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  3. Percentage of Participants With Net Clinical Benefit as Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE and Major Bleeding Events Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on either compression ultrasound, venography, spiral computed tomography scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, autopsy or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Major bleeding was overt bleeding associated with 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of ≥2 units, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death.

  4. Percentage of Participants With Recurrent VTE (PE or DVT) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  5. Percentage of Participants With Recurrent DVT Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound, venography, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  6. Percentage of Participants With Major Bleeding [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee (CIAC) blinded to treatment. Major bleeding event was overt bleeding associated with a 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of 2 or more units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death. Treatment-emergent [after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 2 days after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 2 days)] events and all events post randomization were reported.

  7. Percentage of Participants With Clinically Relevant Bleeding [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events adjudicated/confirmed by CIAC blinded to treatment. Clinically relevant bleeding included major bleeding (definition: see outcome 7) and non-major bleeding associated with medical intervention, unscheduled physician contact, (temporary) cessation of study treatment, discomfort for the participants such as pain, or impairment of daily life activities. Treatment-emergent events (after intake of 1st study medication tablet as randomized up to 2 days after stop of study medication ['time window: 2 days']) and all events post randomization were reported

  8. Percentage of Participants With All Death [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either autopsy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Treatment-emergent events and all events post randomization were reported. Treatment-emergent: after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 2 days after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 2 days)

  9. Percentage of Participants With Other Vascular Events [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All pre-defined vascular events (acute coronary syndromes, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, non-central nervous system systemic embolism and vascular death) were adjudicated/confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. On treatment events and all events post randomization were reported. On treatment: after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 1 day after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 1 day)

Other Outcome Measures

  1. Percentage of Participants With Death (PE) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either autopsy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  2. Percentage of Participants With Death (PE Cannot be Excluded) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  3. Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent PE Until the Intended End of Study Treatment [6- or 12-month study treatment period]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  4. Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism [VTE] (i.e. the Composite of Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] or Fatal or Non-fatal Pulmonary Embolism [PE]) During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  5. Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent PE During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  6. Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE and All Cause Mortality During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for deaths), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  7. Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE, All Cause Mortality, Strokes and Myocardial Infarctions During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  8. Percentage of Participants With Net Clinical Benefit as Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE and Major Bleeding Events During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    Events were adjudicated/confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on either compression ultrasound, venography, spiral CT scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, autopsy or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Major bleeding was overt bleeding associated with 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of 2 or more units, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death.

  9. Percentage of Participants With Recurrent VTE (PE or DVT) During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

  10. Percentage of Participants With Recurrent DVT During Observational Period [30 days observational period after last intake of study medication]

    All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound or venography, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patients with confirmed symptomatic PE or DVT who have been treated for 6 or 12 months with VKA or rivaroxaban
Exclusion Criteria:
  • Legal lower age limitations (country specific)

  • Indication for VKA other than DVT and/or PE

  • Patients in whom anticoagulant treatment for their index PE or DVT should be continued

  • Childbearing potential without proper contraceptive measures, pregnancy or breast feeding. Proper contraceptive measures are defined as a method of contraception with a failure rate < 1 % during the course of the study (including the observational period). These methods of contraception according to the note for guidance on non-clinical safety studies for the conduct of human trials for pharmaceuticals (CPMP [Committee for Proprietary Medicinal Products]/ICH [International Conference on Harmonization]/286/95, modification) include consistent and correct use of hormone containing implants and injectables, combined oral contraceptives, hormone containing intrauterine devices, surgical sterilization, sexual abstinence and vasectomy

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Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Bayer
  • Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Investigators

  • Study Director: Bayer Study Director, Bayer

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Additional Information:

Publications

None provided.
Responsible Party:
Bayer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00439725
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 11899
  • 2006-004494-96
First Posted:
Feb 26, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Nov 4, 2014
Last Verified:
Oct 1, 2014

Study Results

Participant Flow

Recruitment Details Participants with confirmed symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, who either had been treated for 6 or 12 months with warfarin or acenocoumarol or rivaroxaban in study NCT00440193, or who had been treated for 6 to 14 months with warfarin or acenocoumarol outside study NCT00440193, were recruited at specialized study sites.
Pre-assignment Detail Out of 1200 participants screened, 3 failed screening (2 due to withdrawal of consent and 1 due to a protocol violation), and 1197 participants were randomized (602 to rivaroxaban and 595 to placebo).
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Period Title: Treatment Period
STARTED 602 595
Participants Received Treatment 598 590
COMPLETED 366 349
NOT COMPLETED 236 246
Period Title: Treatment Period
STARTED 577 560
COMPLETED 569 553
NOT COMPLETED 8 7

Baseline Characteristics

Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo Total
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily Total of all reporting groups
Overall Participants 602 594 1196
Age (years) [Mean (Standard Deviation) ]
Mean (Standard Deviation) [years]
58.2
(15.6)
58.4
(16.0)
58.3
(15.8)
Age, Customized (participants) [Number]
18 - 40 years
87
14.5%
94
15.8%
181
15.1%
>40 - <65 years
273
45.3%
280
47.1%
553
46.2%
65 - 75 years
153
25.4%
121
20.4%
274
22.9%
>75 years
89
14.8%
99
16.7%
188
15.7%
Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
Female
248
41.2%
255
42.9%
503
42.1%
Male
354
58.8%
339
57.1%
693
57.9%

Outcome Measures

1. Primary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism [VTE] (i.e. the Composite of Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] or Fatal or Non-fatal Pulmonary Embolism [PE]) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), and/or case summaries. For definition of DVT/PE, kindly refer to the link in the Protocol section.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.3
0.2%
7.1
1.2%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (confidence interval) (two-sided testing).
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments 1st test in a hierarchy, a p-value of less than 0.05 would be considered significant.
Method Regression, Cox
Comments Stratified by intended treatment duration, adjusted for pre-treatment
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.185
Confidence Interval () 95%
0.087 to 0.393
Parameter Dispersion Type: Standard Error of the Mean
Value: 0.3858
Estimation Comments
2. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE and All Cause Mortality Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), or lung scintigraphy (for PE), and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.3
0.2%
7.2
1.2%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (two-sided testing).
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments 2nd test in a hierarchy, a p-value of less than 0.05 would be considered significant. If the 1st test in hierarchy was significant.
Method Regression, Cox
Comments Stratified by intended treatment duration, adjusted for pre-treatment
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.180
Confidence Interval () 95%
0.085 to 0.383
Parameter Dispersion Type: Standard Error of the Mean
Value: 0.3850
Estimation Comments
3. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE, All Cause Mortality, Strokes and Myocardial Infarctions Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.5
0.2%
7.4
1.2%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (two-sided testing).
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments 3rd test in a hierarchy, a p-value of less than 0.05 would be considered significant. If the previous tests in hierarchy were significant
Method Regression, Cox
Comments Stratified by intended treatment duration, adjusted for pre-treatment
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.198
Confidence Interval () 95%
0.096 to 0.405
Parameter Dispersion Type: Standard Error of the Mean
Value: 0.3659
Estimation Comments
4. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Net Clinical Benefit as Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE and Major Bleeding Events Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on either compression ultrasound, venography, spiral computed tomography scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, autopsy or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Major bleeding was overt bleeding associated with 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of ≥2 units, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
2.0
0.3%
7.1
1.2%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (two-sided testing).
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments 4th test in a hierarchy, a p-value of less than 0.05 would be considered significant. If the previous tests in hierarchy were significant
Method Regression, Cox
Comments Stratified by intended treatment duration, adjusted for pre-treatment
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 0.278
Confidence Interval () 95%
0.146 to 0.528
Parameter Dispersion Type: Standard Error of the Mean
Value: 0.3274
Estimation Comments
5. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Recurrent VTE (PE or DVT) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.2
0.2%
7.1
1.2%
6. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Recurrent DVT Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound, venography, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.8
0.1%
5.2
0.9%
7. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Major Bleeding
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee (CIAC) blinded to treatment. Major bleeding event was overt bleeding associated with a 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of 2 or more units of packed red blood cells or whole blood, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death. Treatment-emergent [after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 2 days after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 2 days)] events and all events post randomization were reported.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The valid-for-safety analysis population consisted of all participants who were randomized with valid informed consent and received at least one dose of study treatment. For this population, participants were analyzed according to the treatment they received.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 598 590
Treatment-emergent (time window: 2 days)
0.7
0.1%
0.0
0%
All post-randomization
0.7
0.1%
0.2
0%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (two-sided testing), comparison was done for the treatment emergent (within two days after end of treatment) bleeding events.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value 0.1121
Comments No adjustment for multiple comparison.
Method Log Rank
Comments
8. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Clinically Relevant Bleeding
Description All events adjudicated/confirmed by CIAC blinded to treatment. Clinically relevant bleeding included major bleeding (definition: see outcome 7) and non-major bleeding associated with medical intervention, unscheduled physician contact, (temporary) cessation of study treatment, discomfort for the participants such as pain, or impairment of daily life activities. Treatment-emergent events (after intake of 1st study medication tablet as randomized up to 2 days after stop of study medication ['time window: 2 days']) and all events post randomization were reported
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The valid-for-safety analysis population consisted of all participants who were randomized with valid informed consent and received at least one dose of study treatment. For this population, participants were analyzed according to the treatment they received.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 598 590
Treatment-emergent (time window: 2 days)
6.0
1%
1.2
0.2%
All post-randomization
6.0
1%
1.9
0.3%
Statistical Analysis 1
Statistical Analysis Overview Comparison Group Selection Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Placebo
Comments The rivaroxaban to comparator hazard ratio was computed with a 95% CI (two-sided testing), comparison was done for the treatment emergent (within two days after end of treatment) bleeding events.
Type of Statistical Test Superiority or Other
Comments
Statistical Test of Hypothesis p-Value < 0.0001
Comments No adjustment for multiple comparison, a p-value of less than 0.05 would be considered significant.
Method Regression, Cox
Comments Stratified by intended treatment duration, adjusted for pre-treatment done for treatment-emergent (time window: 2 days)
Method of Estimation Estimation Parameter Hazard Ratio (HR)
Estimated Value 5.185
Confidence Interval () 95%
2.307 to 11.652
Parameter Dispersion Type: Standard Error of the Mean
Value: 0.4131
Estimation Comments
9. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With All Death
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either autopsy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Treatment-emergent events and all events post randomization were reported. Treatment-emergent: after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 2 days after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 2 days)
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The valid-for-safety analysis population consisted of all participants who were randomized with valid informed consent and received at least one dose of study treatment. For this population, participants were analyzed according to the treatment they received.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 598 590
Treatment-emergent (time window: 2 days)
0.2
0%
0.2
0%
All post-randomization
0.2
0%
0.3
0.1%
10. Secondary Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Other Vascular Events
Description All pre-defined vascular events (acute coronary syndromes, ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, non-central nervous system systemic embolism and vascular death) were adjudicated/confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. On treatment events and all events post randomization were reported. On treatment: after intake of first tablet of study medication as randomized but not more than 1 day after stop of study medication (referred to as time window: 1 day)
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The valid-for-safety analysis population consisted of all participants who were randomized with valid informed consent and received at least one dose of study treatment. For this population, participants were analyzed according to the treatment they received.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 598 590
On treatment (time window: 1 day)
0.5
0.1%
0.7
0.1%
All post-randomization
0.8
0.1%
0.7
0.1%
11. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Death (PE) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either autopsy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.0
0%
0.2
0%
12. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Death (PE Cannot be Excluded) Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.2
0%
0.0
0%
13. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent PE Until the Intended End of Study Treatment
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 6- or 12-month study treatment period

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
The intention-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of all randomized participants with valid informed consent. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 602 594
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.3
0%
2.2
0.4%
14. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism [VTE] (i.e. the Composite of Recurrent Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] or Fatal or Non-fatal Pulmonary Embolism [PE]) During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.2
0.2%
0.9
0.2%
15. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent PE During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.3
0%
0.2
0%
16. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE and All Cause Mortality During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for deaths), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.2
0.2%
1.1
0.2%
17. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With the Composite Variable Comprising Recurrent DVT, Non-fatal PE, All Cause Mortality, Strokes and Myocardial Infarctions During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), autopsy (for fatal PE) or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out (for fatal PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.4
0.2%
1.1
0.2%
18. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Net Clinical Benefit as Composite of Recurrent DVT or Non-fatal or Fatal PE and Major Bleeding Events During Observational Period
Description Events were adjudicated/confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment, based on either compression ultrasound, venography, spiral CT scanning, pulmonary angiography, ventilation/perfusion lung scan, lung scintigraphy, autopsy or unexplained death for which DVT/PE could not be ruled out, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries. Major bleeding was overt bleeding associated with 2 g/dL or greater fall in hemoglobin, leading to a transfusion of 2 or more units, occurring in a critical site or contributing to death.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.2
0.2%
0.9
0.2%
19. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Recurrent VTE (PE or DVT) During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound (for DVT), venography (for DVT), spiral computed tomography (CT) scanning (for PE), pulmonary angiography (for PE), ventilation/perfusion lung scan (for PE), lung scintigraphy (for PE), results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
1.2
0.2%
0.9
0.2%
20. Other Pre-specified Outcome
Title Percentage of Participants With Recurrent DVT During Observational Period
Description All events were adjudicated and confirmed by a central independent adjudication committee blinded to treatment. Events were assessed based on either compression ultrasound or venography, results/films/images of confirmatory testing, and/or case summaries.
Time Frame 30 days observational period after last intake of study medication

Outcome Measure Data

Analysis Population Description
Intention-to-treat (ITT) population entering observational period. Participants were analyzed according to the treatment assigned at randomization.
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
Measure Participants 577 559
Number [Percentage of participants]
0.9
0.1%
0.7
0.1%

Adverse Events

Time Frame
Adverse Event Reporting Description
Arm/Group Title Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Arm/Group Description Participants were to receive rivaroxaban 20 mg oral tablet once daily Participants were to receive matching placebo oral tablet once daily
All Cause Mortality
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total / (NaN) / (NaN)
Serious Adverse Events
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 59/598 (9.9%) 52/590 (8.8%)
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Anaemia 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Cardiac disorders
Acute myocardial infarction 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Angina unstable 3/598 (0.5%) 0/590 (0%)
Atrial fibrillation 3/598 (0.5%) 4/590 (0.7%)
Bradycardia 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Cardiac arrest 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Cardiac failure 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Cardiac failure congestive 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Cardiomyopathy 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Sick sinus syndrome 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Supraventricular tachycardia 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal pain 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Abdominal pain upper 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Colitis 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Colitis ischaemic 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Constipation 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Diverticulum 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Gastric ulcer 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Gastritis 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Haemorrhoids 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Inguinal hernia 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Intestinal obstruction 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Large intestinal ulcer 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Melaena 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Rectal haemorrhage 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Abdominal hernia obstructive 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
General disorders
Asthenia 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Chest pain 2/598 (0.3%) 3/590 (0.5%)
Non-cardiac chest pain 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Cholelithiasis 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Immune system disorders
Antiphospholipid syndrome 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Infections and infestations
Appendicitis 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Bronchitis 0/598 (0%) 3/590 (0.5%)
Cellulitis 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Gastroenteritis 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Herpes zoster 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Intestinal gangrene 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Localised infection 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Lung abscess 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Pharyngitis 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Pneumonia 3/598 (0.5%) 0/590 (0%)
Urinary tract infection 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Postoperative abscess 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Abdominal abscess 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Respiratory tract infection 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Humerus fracture 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Joint dislocation 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Rib fracture 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Soft tissue injury 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Drug exposure during pregnancy 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Traumatic fracture 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Post procedural haemorrhage 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Skull fracture 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Investigations
Alanine aminotransferase increased 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Aspartate aminotransferase increased 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Liver function test abnormal 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Hepatic enzyme increased 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Diabetic ketoacidosis 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Hyperglycaemia 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Hyponatraemia 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Costochondritis 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Joint stiffness 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Osteoarthritis 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Pain in extremity 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Rheumatoid arthritis 1/598 (0.2%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Musculoskeletal chest pain 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Adenocarcinoma 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Colon cancer 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Endometrial cancer 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Hepatic neoplasm 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Malignant melanoma in situ 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Metastases to liver 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Metastases to spine 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Sarcoma 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Squamous cell carcinoma of skin 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Benign vascular neoplasm 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Colorectal cancer 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Oesophageal neoplasm 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Vaginal neoplasm 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Nervous system disorders
Epilepsy 2/598 (0.3%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Syncope 2/598 (0.3%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Transient ischaemic attack 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Ischaemic stroke 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Metabolic encephalopathy 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Abortion missed 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Pregnancy 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Psychiatric disorders
Anxiety 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Depression 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Renal and urinary disorders
Haematuria 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Hydronephrosis 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Renal failure acute 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Menometrorrhagia 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Metrorrhagia 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Vaginal prolapse 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Acute pulmonary oedema 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Bronchospasm 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 3/598 (0.5%) 0/590 (0%)
Dyspnoea 2/598 (0.3%) 0/590 (0%)
Pulmonary embolism 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Respiratory failure 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Sleep apnoea syndrome 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Stevens-Johnson syndrome 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Surgical and medical procedures
Anal fistula excision 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Appendicectomy 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Bladder calculus removal 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Vascular disorders
Circulatory collapse 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Haematoma 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Hypertension 2/598 (0.3%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Thrombophlebitis 1/598 (0.2%) 0/590 (0%)
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease 0/598 (0%) 1/590 (0.2%)
Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) Placebo
Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
Total 63/598 (10.5%) 65/590 (11%)
Infections and infestations
Nasopharyngitis 33/598 (5.5%) 32/590 (5.4%)
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Pain in extremity 31/598 (5.2%) 38/590 (6.4%)

Limitations/Caveats

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Certain Agreements

Principal Investigators are NOT employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

The only disclosure restriction on the PI is that the sponsor can review results communications prior to public release and can embargo communications regarding trial results for a period that is less than or equal to 60 days. The sponsor cannot require changes to the communication and cannot extend the embargo.

Results Point of Contact

Name/Title Therapeutic Area Head
Organization BAYER
Phone
Email clinical-trials-contact@bayerhealthcare.com
Responsible Party:
Bayer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00439725
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • 11899
  • 2006-004494-96
First Posted:
Feb 26, 2007
Last Update Posted:
Nov 4, 2014
Last Verified:
Oct 1, 2014