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Traumatic Brain InjuryAA-TBINCT07898982

Andexanet Alfa for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitors in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Single-Centre Study

An observational study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Hemorrhages, run by University Medical Centre Ljubljana at 1 site in Slovenia.

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

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Trial summary

Elderly patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), specifically factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors such as apixaban and rivaroxaban are at elevated risk of haematoma expansion following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
How many people
34 participants
Where
1 siteSlovenia
Study dates
1 Aug 2024to 16 Sep 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adult patients (age ≥18 years) with traumatic brain injury presenting to a single tertiary trauma centre who were on direct factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulation (apixaban, rivaroxaban) at the time of injury and received andexanet alfa for reversal of anticoagulation. The study population is drawn from consecutive patients treated at the institution during the study period.

Who may be able to join

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Traumatic brain injury with Glasgow Coma Scale score 7-15
  • Active treatment with a direct factor Xa inhibitor (apixaban, rivaroxaban)
  • CT-confirmed traumatic intracranial haemorrhage (intraparenchymal haemorrhage, subdural haematoma, epidural haematoma, subarachnoid haemorrhage, or combination)
  • Received andexanet alfa for anticoagulation reversal
  • Baseline and at least one follow-up CT scan available for comparison

Who cannot join

  • Glasgow Coma Scale <7 or GCS 16 (i.e., GCS 3-6 indicating severe TBI or GCS 16 indicating no significant TBI)
  • Anticoagulation with agents other than direct factor Xa inhibitors (e.g., dabigatran, warfarin)
  • Concurrent use of other reversal agents (e.g., four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate) in the same treatment episode
  • No follow-up CT imaging available
  • Incomplete medical records precluding primary outcome assessment
  • Non-traumatic intracranial haemorrhage

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Slovenia1 site
  • University Medical Centre Ljubljana

    Ljubljana, 1000

Other trials in Slovenia

About this study

Official title: Hemostatic Efficacy and Safety of Andexanet Alfa for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitor-Associated Intracranial Haemorrhage in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Single-Centre Cohort Study

Elderly patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), specifically factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors such as apixaban and rivaroxaban are at elevated risk of haematoma expansion following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Andexanet alfa is a recombinant modified factor Xa decoy protein that directly reverses the anticoagulant effect of FXa inhibitors. The pivotal ANNEXA-4 single-arm trial reported hemostatic efficacy of approximately 82% in the overall cohort and 82.9% among patients with intracranial haemorrhage (ICH). The subsequent ANNEXA-I randomised controlled trial demonstrated 67.0% hemostatic efficacy with andexanet alfa compared with 53.1% in the usual-care group (adjusted difference 13.4 percentage points; p=0.003) among patients with spontaneous ICH. However, both landmark trials were focused predominantly on spontaneous ICH, and TBI-specific real-world data on andexanet alfa remain limited.

This retrospective single-centre cohort study evaluates the hemostatic efficacy and safety of andexanet alfa in adult patients with traumatic intracranial haemorrhage who were received FXa inhibitor anticoagulation. All patients had a baseline computed tomography (CT) scan and at least one follow-up CT within 24 hours of andexanet alfa administration. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients achieving excellent or good hemostatic efficacy, defined by the percentage change in haematoma volume (for intraparenchymal haemorrhage, IPH) or maximum thickness (for subdural haematoma, SDH; epidural haematoma, EDH; or subarachnoid haemorrhage, SAH) between baseline and follow-up CT: Excellent (≤20% increase), Good (21-35% increase), or Poor (>35% increase). Key secondary outcomes include 30-day all-cause mortality, thrombotic complications (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, ischaemic stroke, myocardial infarction), reduction in anti-factor Xa activity, neurosurgical intervention rate, and hospital and ICU length of stay.

Read the detailed description

Background and Rationale:___Factor Xa inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed anticoagulants and are widely used in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. When these patients sustain traumatic brain injury, the ongoing anticoagulant effect significantly increases the risk of haematoma expansion, neurological deterioration, and mortality. Andexanet alfa was developed as a specific reversal agent for FXa inhibitors and gained initial approval following the ANNEXA-4 trial. The ANNEXA-4 final report demonstrated hemostatic efficacy of 82% in patients with intracranial haemorrhage (ICH). [⚠ check for citation marker here] The ANNEXA-I randomised trial subsequently confirmed superiority of andexanet alfa over usual care (predominantly four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate, 4F-PCC) for spontaneous ICH, with a 67.0% versus 53.1% rate of hemostatic efficacy, though it noted a higher rate of thrombotic events in the andexanet group (10.3% versus 5.6%). [⚠ check for citation marker here] Real-world observational studies have yielded variable efficacy rates in mixed ICH populations, ranging from 67% to 83% depending on the cohort and assessment methodology. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses comparing andexanet alfa with 4F-PCC for FXa inhibitor-associated ICH have reported broadly comparable hemostatic efficacy, with some analyses suggesting marginally better haematoma control with andexanet alfa but a potentially higher thrombotic risk. Clinical guidelines acknowledge the limited evidence base for TBI-specific reversal and recognise the need for further data in this population. Notably, several studies have suggested that patients with traumatic ICH on FXa inhibitors may have lower rates of haematoma expansion than spontaneous ICH patients even without specific reversal, raising questions about optimal management strategies. To date, no dedicated study has systematically evaluated andexanet alfa specifically in a TBI cohort using standardised CT-based hemostatic efficacy criteria across all traumatic ICH subtypes (IPH, SDH, EDH, SAH). Study Design:___This is a retrospective observational cohort study conducted at a single tertiary trauma centre. All adult patients (age ≥18 years) admitted with traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale 7-15) who were receiving a direct FXa inhibitor (apixaban, rivaroxaban) and who received andexanet alfa for anticoagulation reversal during the study period were identified through pharmacy dispensing records.

Keywords
andexanet alfa, factor Xa inhibitor reversal, traumatic brain injury, intracranial haemorrhage, hemostatic efficacy, NOAC reversal, apixaban, rivaroxaban
Medical subject headings
Brain Injuries, Traumatic, Intracranial Hemorrhages

What participants receive

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

Study groups in NCT07898982
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Andexanet Alfa RecipientsAdult patients (age ≥18 years) with traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale 7-15) who were receiving a direct factor Xa inhibitor (apixaban, rivaroxaban) at the time of injury and who received andexanet alfa for reversal of anticoagulation following CT-confirmed traumatic intracranial haemorrhage at UMC ljubljana, Slovenia, [2024-2026]. All patients had a baseline CT scan performed prior to or shortly after andexanet alfa administration and at least one follow-up CT scan within 24 hours. The cohort includes patients with all subtypes of traumatic intracranial haemorrhage, including intraparenchymal haemorrhage, subdural haematoma, epidural haematoma, subarachnoid haemorrhage, or combinations thereof. Andexanet alfa was dosed according to the product labelling based on the specific FXa inhibitor, dose, and timing of the last dose.

What is being measured

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

  1. Hemostatic Efficacy

    Proportion of patients achieving Excellent or Good hemostatic efficacy on follow-up CT imaging within 24 hours of andexanet alfa administration. Hemostatic efficacy is classified based on the percentage change in haematoma volume (for intraparenchymal haemorrhage) or maximum thickness (for subdural haematoma, epidural haematoma, or subarachnoid haemorrhage) between baseline CT and follow-up CT:

    • Excellent: ≤20% increase in haematoma volume or thickness
    • Good: 21-35% increase in haematoma volume or thickness
    • Poor: >35% increase in haematoma volume or thickness. For patients with multiple haemorrhage subtypes, the dominant lesion determines classification. This scale is consistent with modified criteria used in the ANNEXA-4 trial

    Measured: Within 24 hours of andexanet alfa administration

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. All-Cause Mortality during the hospital stay

    Proportion of patients who died from any cause within hospital stay

    Measured: From enrollment to the hospital discharge

  2. Thrombotic Complications

    Proportion of patients experiencing any thrombotic event within 30 days, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), ischaemic stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI).

    Measured: Up to 30 days after andexanet alfa administration

  3. Anti-Factor Xa Activity Reduction

    Change in anti-factor Xa activity from baseline (pre-bolus) to post-bolus and post-infusion time points, expressed as absolute change and percentage reduction.

    Measured: Up to three days after andexanet application

  4. Hospital Length of Stay

    Duration of hospital length of stay, measured in days from admission

    Measured: Up to hospital discharge (estimated up to 90 days after admission)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted27 Oct 2026
  2. Study start1 Aug 2024
  3. Primary completion1 Aug 2026
  4. Study completion16 Sep 2026

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
34 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07898982
Sponsor's protocol ID
UKC-KSEV-13-090925
Acronym
AA-TBI
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
5 Oct 2026
Last updated
27 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Rauch S, Muller HP, Dreyhaupt J, Ludolph AC, Kassubek J, Althaus K. Andexanet Alfa for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitors in Intracranial Hemorrhage: Observational Cohort Study. J Clin Med. 2022 Jun 13;11(12):3399. doi: 10.3390/jcm11123399.

    PubMed 35743469
  • Frol S, Oblak JP, Sabovic M, Kermer P. Andexanet Alfa to Reverse the Effect of Factor Xa Inhibitors in Intracranial Hemorrhage. CNS Drugs. 2023 Jun;37(6):477-487. doi: 10.1007/s40263-023-01006-7. Epub 2023 May 3.

    PubMed 37133623
  • Milling TJ Jr, Middeldorp S, Xu L, Koch B, Demchuk A, Eikelboom JW, Verhamme P, Cohen AT, Beyer-Westendorf J, Gibson CM, Lopez-Sendon J, Crowther M, Shoamanesh A, Coppens M, Schmidt J, Albaladejo P, Connolly SJ; ANNEXA-4 Investigators. Final Study Report of Andexanet Alfa for Major Bleeding With Factor Xa Inhibitors. Circulation. 2023 Mar 28;147(13):1026-1038. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.057844. Epub 2023 Feb 20.

    PubMed 36802876
  • Connolly SJ, Sharma M, Cohen AT, Demchuk AM, Czlonkowska A, Lindgren AG, Molina CA, Bereczki D, Toni D, Seiffge DJ, Tanne D, Sandset EC, Tsivgoulis G, Christensen H, Beyer-Westendorf J, Coutinho JM, Crowther M, Verhamme P, Amarenco P, Roine RO, Mikulik R, Lemmens R, Veltkamp R, Middeldorp S, Robinson TG, Milling TJ Jr, Tedim-Cruz V, Lang W, Himmelmann A, Ladenvall P, Knutsson M, Ekholm E, Law A, Taylor A, Karyakina T, Xu L, Tsiplova K, Poli S, Kallmunzer B, Gumbinger C, Shoamanesh A; ANNEXA-I Investigators. Andexanet for Factor Xa Inhibitor-Associated Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage. N Engl J Med. 2024 May 16;390(19):1745-1755. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2313040.

    PubMed 38749032

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Hemorrhages, run by University Medical Centre Ljubljana at 1 site in Slovenia.

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 6 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 27 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Slovenia. 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.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Hemostatic Efficacy (time frame: Within 24 hours of andexanet alfa administration). 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 NCT07898982, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 27 Oct 2026.

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