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Apixaban Versus Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) to Prevent Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Who Have Failed or Are Unsuitable for Vitamin K Antagonist Treatment: A Randomized Double-blind Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Apixaban and Acetylsalicylic acid for Atrial Fibrillation. Completed, enrolled 6,421 participants across 503 sites in 36 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this clinical research study is to determine whether apixaban is more effective than acetylsalicylic acid in the prevention of strokes associated with patients with atrial fibrillation. The safety of this treatment will also be studied.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Tablets, oral, 5 mg (2.5 mg in patients meeting any 2 of the following criteria: 80 years of age and older, weight of 60 kilograms or less, and a serum creatinine level of 1.5 mg/dL or higher), twice daily, up to 156 weeks
Tablets, oral, 81-324 mg, once daily, up to 156 weeks