A Phase 4 interventional study of Interrupted apixaban and Uninterrupted apixaban in Atrial Fibrillation, sponsored by Baim Institute for Clinical Research. Completed at 19 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-03-17.
Sponsored by Baim Institute for Clinical Research · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of the prospective, randomized cohort in this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of 2 apixaban treatment strategies (uninterrupted versus interrupted) in subjects planned to undergo catheter ablation for the treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
Simultaneously, a retrospective cohort of 300 warfarin-treated individuals, identified by chart review, who are matched to the prospective randomized subjects, will be identified. The purpose of the retrospective warfarin cohort is to compare the efficacy and safety of warfarin(the current clinical practice) to that of apixaban (uninterrupted, interrupted, combined uninterrupted and interrupted).
Prospective, Randomized Cohort
Subjects undergoing ablation for NVAF who meet all eligibility criteria and sign informed consent will be enrolled into the study. Subjects will be treated with apixaban for ≥21 days prior to the ablation procedure (for subjects already on apixaban for ≥21 days, it is not necessary to wait 21 days before the ablation procedure. Apixaban dose will be 5 mg b.i.d. per product label, or 2.5 mg b.i.d. in subjects with 2 or more of the following: age ≥80 years, body weight ≤60 kg, or serum creatinine ≥1.5 mg/dL.
Eligible subjects will then be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to 2 peri-procedural treatment strategies:
Randomization will take place prior to the procedure (on the day of the procedure or up to 3 days prior to the procedure) and will be stratified by site.
It is anticipated that up to 360 subjects may be enrolled in order to evaluate a total of 300 randomized subjects (150 subjects per treatment arm):
Randomized subjects will continue treatment with apixaban for 1 month post procedure.
Retrospective, Warfarin Cohort In addition, a chart review of 300 warfarin-treated patients who underwent catheter ablation for NVAF on or after September 1, 2013 in the enrolling centers and who have documented follow-up in the medical record for ≥ 30 days post-ablation procedure will be performed. Patient records for warfarin-treated individuals who meet the applicable inclusion/exclusion criteria and who are matched 1:1 to a subject in the prospective, randomized cohort for age (+/- 5 years), gender and atrial fibrillation (AF) type (paroxysmal vs. persistent), will be identified. Sites will document key demographic and outcome variables. This review will be performed in a blinded manner such that site personnel are blinded to the outcome of each retrospective subject during the subject selection process. Only pre-existing data will be collected for the analysis of this cohort.
For women of childbearing potential (WOCBP):
Exclusion Criteria:
Apixaban dose is administered on the evening prior to the procedure; apixaban dose is held on the morning of the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the evening after the procedure if there were no peri-procedural complications that necessitated withholding anticoagulation for longer duration.
Drug: Interrupted apixaban
Apixaban dose is administered on the evening prior to the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the morning of the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the evening after the procedure if there were no peri-procedural complications that necessitated withholding anticoagulation for longer duration.
Drug: Uninterrupted apixaban
Apixaban dose is administered on the evening prior to the procedure; apixaban dose is held on the morning of the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the evening after the procedure if there were no peri-procedural complications that necessitated withholding anticoagulation for longer duration.
Also known as: Interrupted Eliquis
Intervention description: Apixaban dose is administered on the evening prior to the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the morning of the procedure; apixaban dose is administered on the evening after the procedure if there were no peri-procedural complications that necessitated withholding anticoagulation for longer duration.
Also known as: Uninterrupted Eliquis
Number of Patients With Clinically-Significant Bleeding
Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Composite of Major Bleeding and Thrombotic Events
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher. Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Composite of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Clinically-Significant Bleeding
Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Major Bleeding
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Major Bleeding
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Composite of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Composite of Major Bleeding and Thrombotic Events
Thrombotic events are defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Major bleeding is defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With TIAs or Non-Hemorrhagic Strokes
Number of Patients who had TIAs or non-hemorrhagic strokes.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With TIAs or Non-Hemorrhagic Strokes
This measurement includes TIAs or non-hemorrhagic strokes.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Death
Death is included in this measurement.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Cardiovascular Death
Cardiovascular death is included in this measurement.
Time frame: Enrollment to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Death
Death is included in this measurement.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
Number of Patients With Cardiovascular Death
Cardiovascular death is included in this measurement.
Time frame: Randomization to 1 month post catheter ablation
| Milestone | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 148 | 152 |
| Safety | 149 | 151 |
| Completed | 145 | 150 |
| Not completed | 3 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Ablation procedure not initiated | 3 | 2 |
Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Clinically-Significant Bleeding | 14 | 17 |
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Thrombotic Events | 0 | 0 |
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher. Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Composite of Major Bleeding and Thrombotic Events | 3 | 2 |
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Composite of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Thrombotic Events | 14 | 17 |
Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Clinically-Significant Bleeding | 17 | 17 |
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Major Bleeding | 3 | 2 |
Major bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Major Bleeding | 3 | 2 |
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Thrombotic Events | 0 | 0 |
Thrombotic events were defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Clinically significant bleeding was defined as bleeding meeting Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) criteria type 2 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Composite of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Thrombotic Events | 14 | 17 |
Thrombotic events are defined as a composite of non-hemorrhagic stroke and systemic thromboembolic events. Major bleeding is defined as bleeding meeting BARC criteria type 3 or higher.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Composite of Major Bleeding and Thrombotic Events | 3 | 2 |
Number of Patients who had TIAs or non-hemorrhagic strokes.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With TIAs or Non-Hemorrhagic Strokes | 1 | 1 |
This measurement includes TIAs or non-hemorrhagic strokes.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With TIAs or Non-Hemorrhagic Strokes | 1 | 1 |
Death is included in this measurement.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Death | 0 | 0 |
Cardiovascular death is included in this measurement.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Cardiovascular Death | 0 | 0 |
Death is included in this measurement.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Death | 0 | 0 |
Cardiovascular death is included in this measurement.
| Participants | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Patients With Cardiovascular Death | 0 | 0 |
Collected over 1 Month. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interrupted Apixaban | 0/149 (0%) | 14/149 (9.4%) | 72/149 (48.3%) |
| Uninterrupted Apixaban | 0/151 (0%) | 15/151 (9.9%) | 75/151 (49.7%) |
| Event | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Atrial FibrillationCardiac disorders | 2/149 | 3/151 |
| Arrhythmia SupraventricularCardiac disorders | 2/149 | 1/151 |
| Atrial FlutterCardiac disorders | 2/149 | 1/151 |
| HypotensionVascular disorders | 0/149 | 2/151 |
| Urinary Tract InfectionInfections and infestations | 0/149 | 2/151 |
| Catheter Site HaemorrhageGeneral disorders | 1/149 | 0/151 |
| Pneumonia MycoplasmalInfections and infestations | 1/149 | 0/151 |
| Vascular PseudoaneurysmInjury, poisoning and procedural complications | 1/149 | 1/151 |
| Fluid OverloadMetabolism and nutrition disorders | 1/149 | 0/151 |
| DyspnoeaRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders | 1/149 | 0/151 |
| Event | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban |
|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders | 13/149 | 7/151 |
| Arrhythmia supraventricularCardiac disorders | 10/149 | 9/151 |
| Catheter site haemorrhageGeneral disorders | 8/149 | 5/151 |
| Atrial flutterCardiac disorders | 7/149 | 3/151 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 7/149 | 7/151 |
| Catheter site painGeneral disorders | 7/149 | 3/151 |
| Non-cardiac chest painGeneral disorders | 6/149 | 6/151 |
| Catheter site haematomaGeneral disorders | 5/149 | 2/151 |
| Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders | 5/149 | 0/151 |
| Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders | 2/149 | 5/151 |
| Age, Continuous(Years) | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 64.3 ± 10.3 | 62.8 ± 9.9 | 63.5 ± 10.1 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48 | 49 | 97 |
| Male | 97 | 101 | 198 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 143 | 277 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| White | 133 | 141 | 274 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body Mass Index(kg/m2) | Interrupted Apixaban | Uninterrupted Apixaban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 30.46 ± 5.607 | 30.58 ± 6.441 | 30.52 ± 6.036 |
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