Status:

TERMINATED

Evaluation of AVE5026 in the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Acutely Ill Medical Patients With Restricted Mobility

Lead Sponsor:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Venous Thromboembolism

Eligibility:

All Genders

40+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The primary objective was to compare the efficacy of once daily \[q.d\] subcutaneous \[s.c.\] injections of Semuloparin sodium (AVE5026) with q.d. s.c. injections of Enoxaparin for the primary prevent...

Detailed Description

Randomization had to take place just prior to the first study drug injection. The total duration of observation per participant was 35-42 days from randomization broken down as follows: * 10 to 14-d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patient with an acute medical condition requiring bed rest for at least 3 days, and hospitalized for at least one of the following medical conditions:
  • Congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] class III/IV);
  • Acute respiratory failure (not requiring mechanical ventilation);
  • Acute infection (without septic shock)\*;
  • Acute rheumatic disorder\*;
  • Acute episode of inflammatory bowel disease\*.
  • Patient with one of these conditions should have at least one additional risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE) among the following:
  • Age ≥ 75 years;
  • Active cancer or myeloproliferative disorders (having received treatment for cancer within the last 6 months);
  • Previous VTE;
  • Obesity;
  • Oral hormone therapy (antiandrogen or estrogen);
  • Chronic heart failure;
  • Chronic respiratory failure.

Exclusion

  • Previous surgery with general anesthesia within 30 days before inclusion in the study;
  • Patient requiring a curative anticoagulant or thrombolytic treatment;
  • Patient at risk of bleeding;
  • Stroke;
  • Known hypersensitivity to heparin or enoxaparin sodium;
  • End stage renal disease or patient on dialysis.
  • The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

421 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00714597

Start Date

July 1 2008

End Date

March 1 2009

Last Update

January 23 2013

Active Locations (22)

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1

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, 08807

2

sanofi-aventis Australia & New Zealand administrative office

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia

3

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Vienna, Austria

4

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Laval, Canada