Status:

COMPLETED

Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Versus LMWH in Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteraemia

Lead Sponsor:

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Conditions:

Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteraemia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-90 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Safety and efficacy of direct thrombin inhibitors versus enoxaparin in patients with staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia. The study hypothesizes that inhibition of the coagulase-activity of S. aureus b...

Detailed Description

Single center randomized controlled trial of direct thrombin inhibitors versus standard enoxaparin. * Feasibility: proportion of patients eligible for randomization; clinically attained concentration...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Positive blood culture for staphylococcus aureus
  • Symptoms or signs of infection
  • Indication for thromboprophylaxis

Exclusion

  • Contraindication for thromboprophylaxis
  • Significant active bleeding or risk of excessive bleeding
  • Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  • Severe liver and kidney disease
  • Pregnancy and lactation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

94 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01911624

Start Date

January 1 2013

End Date

July 1 2016

Last Update

July 13 2016

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KUleuven/UZ Gasthuisberg

Leuven, Belgium, 3000