CompletedPhase 3

Thromboprophylaxis With Rivaroxaban In Patients With Malignancy and Central Venous Lines

Canada105 participantsStarted 2019-03-15

Plain-language summary

Purpose of the Pilot Trial: To determine the feasibility of conducting a multicentre randomized open label controlled trial evaluating the use of prophylactic dose rivaroxaban to prevent central venous catheter (CVC) associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) among cancer patients. Hypothesis: treatment with low dose rivaroxaban (10mg) will reduce the incidence of upper extremity venous thrombosis in a high risk population with cancer and CVC.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

.Patients 18 years of age or older with a new or existing diagnosis of cancer with a CVC inserted within the last 72 hours.

Exclusion criteria

. CVC in place for \>72 hours
. Patient requires anticoagulation for other indication
. Concomitant use of dual antiplatelet therapy
. Prior VTE
. Major bleeding event in the last 6 weeks
. Patient on concomitant medication with known interaction with rivaroxaban (eg. CYP3A4 inhibitor)

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

Primary Feasibility Outcome - Number of Participants Recruited Per Month

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03506815

SponsorOttawa Hospital Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-05-14

Results submitted2023-01-13

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