Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Oral Anticoagulants in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation (NCT03087487) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Oral Anticoagulants in Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
United States466,991 participantsStarted 2016-06-01
Plain-language summary
The primary objectives of this study are to compare the risk of major bleeding and stroke/systemic embolism (SE) events among oral anticoagulant (OAC)-naïve non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients initiating OAC warfarin or apixaban or dabigatran or rivaroxaban treatment.
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
. Had 1 or more pharmacy claim for apixaban or warfarin or dabigatran or rivaroxaban during the identification period (01-Jan-2013 to 30-Sep-2015). The first OAC pharmacy claim date during the identification period will be designated as the index date
. Patients 18 years old or older as of the index date
. At least 1 diagnosis of atrial fibrillation prior to or on index date, identified by any medical claim
. At least 12 months of baseline period prior to index date with continuous enrollment
Exclusion criteria
. Evidence of valvular heart disease, transient atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism during the 12-month baseline period or on the index date
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.