Anticoagulation following mechanical heart valve surgery MedDRA version: 14.0 Level: PT Classification code 10053468 Term: Anticoagulant therapy System Organ Class: 10042613 - Surgical and medical procedures
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Completed study 1160.113 per protocol 2. Continuing need for anticoagulation Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: 0 F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 265 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 140
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. uncontrolled hypertension 2. severe renal impairment 3. active liver disease 4. increased risk of bleeding
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: The primary objective of this trial is to obtain long term safety data regarding the use of dabigatran etexilate in patients having received a mechanical bileaflet heart valve.;Secondary Objective: no formal secondary objectives;Primary end point(s): 1: There are no primary or secondary efficacy or safety variables for this study ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: clinical safety and efficacy endpoints will be studied in an exploratory manner only | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary end point(s): There are no primary or secondary efficacy or safety variables for this study ;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: clinical safety and efficacy endpoints will be studied in an exploratory manner only | — |
Countries
Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United States
Contacts
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG