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ThromboembolismPhase 1/2Einstein JrNCT02564718

Rivaroxaban for Treatment in Venous or Arterial Thrombosis in Neonates

A Phase 1/2 study testing Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) in people with Thromboembolism, run by Bayer at 9 sites in 7 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to find out whether rivaroxaban is safe and effective to use in children age newborn to less than 6 months and how long it stays in the body and how it is used in the body. Safety will be assessed by looking at the incidence and types of bleeding events. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 6 months
Conditions the study is for
Thromboembolism
What is being tested?
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
9 sitesin 7 countries
Study dates
19 Nov 2015to 18 Dec 2017
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 6 months
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Children from birth to less than 6 months with documented symptomatic or asymptomatic venous or arterial thrombosis who have been treated with anticoagulant therapy for at least 5 days.
  • Gestational age at birth of at least 37 weeks.
  • Hemoglobin, platelets, creatinine, ALT and total and direct bilirubin assessed within 10 days prior to enrollment.
  • Oral feeding/nasogastric/gastric feeding for at least 10 days.
  • Informed consent provided.
  • Body weight >2600 g

Who cannot join

  • Active bleeding or high risk for bleeding contraindicating anticoagulant therapy, including history of intra-ventricular bleeding.
  • Symptomatic progression of thrombosis during preceding anticoagulant treatment.
  • Planned invasive procedures, including lumbar puncture and removal of non-peripherally placed central lines during study treatment.
  • Hepatic disease which is associated with either: coagulopathy leading to a clinically relevant bleeding risk, or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 5x upper level of normal (ULN) or total bilirubin (TB) > 2x ULN with direct bilirubin > 20% of the total.
  • Creatinine >1.5 times of normal.
  • Uncontrolled Hypertension defined as >95th percentile.
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  • History of gastrointestinal disease or surgery associated with impaired absorption.
  • Platelet count <100 x 109/L.
  • Concomitant use of strong inhibitors of both cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4 (CYP3A4) and P-glycoprotein (P-gp), e.g. all human immunodeficiency virus protease inhibitors and the following azole-antimycotics agents: ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, if used systemically (fluconazole is allowed)
  • Concomitant use of strong inducers of CYP3A4, e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepine
  • Indication for anticoagulant therapy other than current thrombosis.
  • Indication for antiplatelet therapy or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. Incidental use is allowed.
  • Hypersensitivity to rivaroxaban or its excipients.
  • Participation in a study with an investigational drug or medical device within 30 days prior to enrollment.

Trial locations and contacts

9 sites in 7 countries.

9 sites in 7 countries

Spain3 sites
  • Study site

    Barcelona, 08035

  • Study site

    Madrid, 28007

  • Study site

    Madrid, 28046

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Austria1 site
  • Study site

    Vienna, 1090

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France1 site
  • Study site

    Montpellier, 34059

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Germany1 site
  • Study site

    Erlangen, 91052

Other trials in Germany

Israel1 site
  • Study site

    Ramat Gan, 5262000

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Italy1 site
  • Study site

    Milan, Lombardy, 20122

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Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Study site

    Izmir, 35-100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: 7-day Study of the Safety, Efficacy and the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Properties of Oral Rivaroxaban in Children From Birth to Less Than 6 Months With Arterial or Venous Thrombosis

The purpose of this study is to find out whether rivaroxaban is safe and effective to use in children age newborn to less than 6 months and how long it stays in the body and how it is used in the body. Safety will be assessed by looking at the incidence and types of bleeding events. There will also be a check for worsening of blood clots.

Read the detailed description

Neonates and infants aged less than 6 months who pass the screen of in- and exclusion criteria, who have been treated for at least five days with heparin and /or vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for confirmed symptomatic or asymptomatic arterial or venous thrombosis are eligible for the study. Study treatment consists of a 7-day treatment with an age- and body weight-adjusted three times daily, approximately 8 hours apart oral rivaroxaban dosing to achieve a similar exposure as that observed in adults treated for venous thromboembolism (VTE) with 20 mg rivaroxaban once daily. Rivaroxaban will be provided as granules for preparation of an oral suspension (1 mg/mL after re-suspension) using a t.i.d. regimen with 8-hour intervals. An ultrasound will be performed before starting rivaroxaban at treatment day 1 and after the end of rivaroxaban treatment at day 8. The last dose of rivaroxaban treatment will be followed by a 30-day post study treatment period, regardless of the duration of study drug administration. After cessation of rivaroxaban, it is at the investigator's discretion to continue with anticoagulants. The principal safety outcome is the combination of major and clinically relevant non-major bleeding. The efficacy outcome is the composite of all symptomatic recurrent thromboembolism and asymptomatic deterioration in thrombotic burden on repeat imaging. All suspected recurrent thromboembolism, asymptomatic deterioration in thrombotic burden on repeat imaging, deaths, as well as all episodes of bleeding will be evaluated by a central independent adjudication committee (CIAC). Adjudication results will be the basis for the final analyses.

For all children, visits are scheduled at regular time points (see Table 1). Enrolled children who are not treated or those with premature discontinuation of rivaroxaban will at least be seen at the end of the study treatment period. During all contacts, the treatment and clinical course of the child will be evaluated. Children with suspected efficacy or safety outcomes will undergo confirmatory testing as per standard of care. Blood samples for pharmacokinetic (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) will be taken at defined time points (see Table 2).

An Independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) will monitor the children's safety during the study and give recommendations to the steering committee.

Conditions
Thromboembolism
Being tested
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)
Keywords
Pediatric
Medical subject headings
Thromboembolism

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)Drug

    Body weight adjusted dosing of rivaroxaban to achieve a similar exposure in the range as that observed in adults treated for venous thromboembolism (VTE) with 20 mg once daily.

Study groups in NCT02564718
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Arm 1ExperimentalRivaroxaban oral suspension from granules will be dosed according to body weight as oral 0.1% suspension (1 mg/mL)
Receives: Drug: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Concentration of Rivaroxaban in Plasma as a Measure of Pharmacokinetics at Day 1

    Concentration of pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban in plasma was evaluated.

    Measured: 30 minutes to 1.5 hours post-dose; 2 to 4 hours post-dose (bid dosing) and 30 minutes to 3 hours post-dose; 7 to 8 hours post-dose on Day 1 (tid dosing)

  2. Concentration of Rivaroxaban in Plasma as a Measure of Pharmacokinetics at Day 3

    Concentration of pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban in plasma was evaluated.

    Measured: 2 to 8 hours post-dose (bid dosing) and 30 minutes to 3 hours post-dose; 7 to 8 hours post-dose on Day 3 (tid dosing)

  3. Concentration of Rivaroxaban in Plasma as a Measure of Pharmacokinetics at Day 8

    Concentration of pharmacokinetic parameters of rivaroxaban in plasma was evaluated.

    Measured: 10 to 16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (bid dosing)

  4. Change From Baseline in Prothrombin Time at Day 1

    Prothrombin time is a global clotting test used for the assessment of the extrinsic pathway of the blood coagulation cascade.

    Measured: 10-16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (baseline), 2-4 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (bid dosing) and 7-8 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (tid dosing)

  5. Change From Baseline in Prothrombin Time at Day 3

    Prothrombin time is a global clotting test used for the assessment of the extrinsic pathway of the blood coagulation cascade.

    Measured: 10-16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (baseline), 2-8 hours post-dose on Day 3 (bid dosing) and 0.5-3 hours post-dose on Day 3 (tid dosing)

  6. Change From Baseline in Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) at Day 1

    The Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a screening test for the intrinsic pathway and is sensitive for deficiencies of factors I, II, V, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII.

    Measured: 10-16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (baseline), 2-4 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (bid dosing) and 7-8 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (tid dosing)

  7. Change From Baseline in Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) at Day 3

    The Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is a screening test for the intrinsic pathway and is sensitive for deficiencies of factors I, II, V, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII.

    Measured: 10-16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (baseline), 2-8 hours post-dose on Day 3 (bid dosing) and 0.5-3 hours post-dose on Day 3 (tid dosing)

  8. Anti-factor Xa Activity (Anti-Xa) Values at Day 1

    The individual anti-Factor Xa activity was determined ex-vivo using a photometric method.

    Measured: 2-4 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (bid dosing) and 7-8 hours after the first dose on Day 1 (tid dosing)

  9. Anti-factor Xa Activity (Anti-Xa) Values at Day 3

    The individual anti-Factor Xa activity was determined ex-vivo using a photometric method.

    Measured: 2-8 hours post-dose on Day 3 (bid dosing) and 0.5-3 hours post-dose on Day 3 (tid dosing)

  10. Anti-factor Xa Activity (Anti-Xa) Values at Day 8

    The individual anti-Factor Xa activity was determined ex-vivo using a photometric method.

    Measured: 10-16 hours post-dose on Day 8 (both bid and tid dosing)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Number of Participants With Major and Clinically Relevant Non-Major Bleeding Events

    Central independent adjudication committee (CIAC) classified bleeding as follows: Major bleeding is defined as overt bleeding and •associated with a fall in hemoglobin of 2 gram/deciliter (g/dL) or more, •leading to a transfusion of the equivalent of 2 or more units of packed red blood cells or whole blood in adults, or •occurring in a critical site, example: intracranial, intraspinal, intraocular, pericardial, intra-articular, intramuscular with compartment syndrome, retroperitoneal, or •contributing to death. Clinically relevant non-major bleeding is defined as overt bleeding not meeting the criteria for major bleeding, but associated with: •medical intervention, or •unscheduled contact (visit or telephone call) with a physician, or •cessation (temporary) of study treatment, or •discomfort for the child such as pain

    Measured: From start of study drug administration until 30-day post study treatment period

  2. Number of Participants With Symptomatic Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism and Asymptomatic Deterioration in Thrombotic Burden on Repeat Imaging

    Symptomatic recurrence of thromboembolism and asymptomatic deterioration was documented using the appropriate imaging test and confirmed by CIAC which was unaware of treatment assignment. Asymptomatic deterioration in thrombotic burden on repeat imaging, as assessed by the CIAC. Adjudication results were the basis for the final analyses.

    Measured: From start of study drug administration until 30-day post study treatment period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Oct 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study start19 Nov 2015
  3. Primary completion18 Dec 2017
  4. Study completion18 Dec 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02564718
Sponsor's protocol ID
17618
Other IDs
2014-002385-74, 2014
Acronym
Einstein Jr
Status last verified
Jun 2018
First submitted
4 Sep 2015
Last updated
10 Jul 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Monagle P, Lensing AWA, Thelen K, Martinelli I, Male C, Santamaria A, Samochatova E, Kumar R, Holzhauer S, Saracco P, Simioni P, Robertson J, Grangl G, Halton J, Connor P, Young G, Molinari AC, Nowak-Gottl U, Kenet G, Kapsa S, Willmann S, Pap AF, Becka M, Twomey T, Beyer-Westendorf J, Prins MH, Kubitza D; EINSTEIN-Jr Phase 2 Investigators. Bodyweight-adjusted rivaroxaban for children with venous thromboembolism (EINSTEIN-Jr): results from three multicentre, single-arm, phase 2 studies. Lancet Haematol. 2019 Oct;6(10):e500-e509. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(19)30161-9. Epub 2019 Aug 13.

    PubMed 31420317

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939) in people with Thromboembolism, run by Bayer at 9 sites in 7 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 14 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Jul 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 9 sites in Spain, Austria, France, Germany, Israel and 2 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 10 Jul 2018). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Concentration of Rivaroxaban in Plasma as a Measure of Pharmacokinetics at Day 1 (time frame: 30 minutes to 1.5 hours post-dose; 2 to 4 hours post-dose (bid dosing) and 30 minutes to 3 hours post-dose; 7 to 8 hours post-dose on Day 1 (tid dosing)). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02564718, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Jul 2018.

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