CompletedPhase 3

Phase III Study Testing Efficacy & Safety of Oral Dabigatran Etexilate vs Warfarin for 6 m Treatment for Acute Symp Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

United States, Australia, Brazil2,589 participantsStarted 2008-04

Plain-language summary

The general aim of this study is to determine the comparative safety and efficacy of dabigatran etexilate 150 mg bid administered orally and warfarin Pro re nata (As needed/PRN) to maintain an International Normalised Ratio (INR) of 2.0-3.0 for 6 month treatment of acute symptomatic VTE. The primary objective is to investigate the efficacy of dabigatran compared to warfarin during the 6 month treatment period. The investigation of other selected efficacy aspects and safety are regarded as secondary objective of this trial.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria: * Acute symptomatic uni- or bilateral Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) of the leg involving proximal veins, and/or Pulmonary Embolism (PE) * Male or female, being 18 years of age or older * Written informed consent for study participation Exclusion criteria: * Persistent symptoms of VTE * PE requiring urgent intervention * Use of vena cava filter * Contraindications to anticoagulant therapy * Allergy to study medications * Elevated Aspartate-aminotransferase (AST) or Alanine-aminotransferase (ALT) \> 3x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) or known liver disease expected to have an impact on survival * Severe renal impairment * Patients considered unsuitable for inclusion

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Recurrent Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Deaths Related to VTE

Timeframe: For statistical analysis 1: from randomisation to end of post treatment period (ptp), planned to be up to day 224. For statistical analysis 2: from randomisation to 6 months (up to day 180)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00680186

SponsorBoehringer Ingelheim

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-05

Results submitted2012-05-04

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