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Reduced-Dose Apixaban and Rivaroxaban Versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Led by Medical University of Gdansk · Updated on 2025-12-26
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
109 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study investigates the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in comparison with standard low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with hematological malignancies. Eligible participants will be randomized to receive reduced-dose apixaban, reduced-dose rivaroxaban, or standard-dose LMWH. The primary objective is to evaluate the incidence of venous thromboembolism during a 6-month follow-up period. Secondary objectives include assessment of bleeding complications, overall survival, and treatment adherence. The results of this study may provide evidence for safer and more convenient thromboprophylaxis strategies in patients with blood cancers.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Reduced-Dose Apixaban and Rivaroxaban Versus Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Active hematologic malignancy at the start of systemic therapy, including multiple myeloma, myeloproliferative neoplasm, lymphoma, or other hematologic cancers
- Khorana score of 2 or more, indicating intermediate or high risk of venous thromboembolism
- Use of anticoagulant drugs for primary prevention of blood clots, including reduced-dose apixaban (2.5 mg twice daily), reduced-dose rivaroxaban (10 mg once daily), or standard low-molecular-weight heparin (enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously once daily)
You will not qualify if you...
- Major bleeding episode within the past month, including gastrointestinal or brain bleeding
- Active major bleeding at the time of screening
- Hemoglobin level below 8 g/dL
- Platelet count less than 30 x 10⁹/L
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 3 or 4
- Expected survival less than 6 months
- History of mechanical heart valve or severe narrowing of the mitral valve
- Estimated kidney function (eGFR) below 25 mL/min
- Significant liver impairment (ALT three times upper limit or bilirubin twice upper limit of normal)
- Acute coronary syndrome or ischemic stroke within the last 6 months
- Expected significant drug interactions between anticoagulants and cancer treatments
- Known antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Haematology & Transplantology
Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, 80-152
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Agata Ogłoza-Puchowska, MD
CONTACT
E
Ewa Lewicka, Professor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
3
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