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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
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) and Placebo for Venous Thromboembolism. Completed, enrolled 1,197 participants across 322 sites in 33 countries.
Detailed 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).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients randomized to rivaroxaban will receive rivaroxaban 20 mg once-daily.
Patients allocated to placebo will receive a matching placebo tablet once daily.