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Non-valvular Atrial FibrillationCER3NCT03570047

Safety and Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation

An observational study of Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation, run by Pfizer at 1 site in Japan.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

An anticoagulation therapy is a critical treatment to prevent thromboembolism in non-valvular AF (NVAF) patients. Warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, is the first oral anticoagulant approved for the treatment for prevention of thromboembolism and it had long been the only oral anticoagulant until the first non-vitamin K… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
How many people
73,989 participants
Where
1 siteJapan
Study dates
8 May 2018to 31 Oct 2018
Phase
Observational
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with NVAF who initiated any of oral anti-coagulants

Who may be able to join

  • Patients must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the study:
  • Diagnosed with AF anytime in the baseline period or on the index date, also have definitive diagnosis of AF anytime in the baseline period, on the index date, or post-index period.
  • Prescribed one of the index OACs (apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban or warfarin) on or after the day of AF diagnosis. The first observed prescription will be used to identify the patient's index date and treatment cohort
  • No use of the any OACs during the baseline period (the 180 days before the index date)
  • Age of 18 years or older on the index date.

Who cannot join

  • Patients meeting any of the following criteria will not be included in the study:
  • 1. Having a diagnosis of valvular atrial fibrillation, post-operative atrial fibrillation, rheumatic atrial fibrillation or mechanical-valvular atrial fibrillation during the baseline and post-index period 2. Having a cardiac surgery procedure record during the baseline period 3. Having a joint replacement procedure record during the baseline period 4. Having a procedure of prosthetic heart valve during the baseline period 5. Having a diagnosis of venous thromboembolism during the baseline period 6. Female patients with pregnancy during the follow-up period 7. Patients prescribed "off-label" doses of OACs (per Japanese package insert of each OAC) or patients treated with OAC but in "off-label" or "contraindicated" manners.
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Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Japan1 site
  • Pfizer Japan

    Tokyo

Other trials in Japan

About this study

Official title: SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS EVALUATION OF PATIENTS WITH NON-VALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION TREATED WITH OACS: COMPARISON BETWEEN NOACS AND WARFARIN (CER3)

An anticoagulation therapy is a critical treatment to prevent thromboembolism in non-valvular AF (NVAF) patients. Warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, is the first oral anticoagulant approved for the treatment for prevention of thromboembolism and it had long been the only oral anticoagulant until the first non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). However, its safety and effectiveness remains unknown in real-world clinical practice in Japan

Read the detailed description

An anticoagulation therapy is a critical treatment to prevent thromboembolism in non-valvular AF (NVAF) patients. Warfarin, a vitamin K antagonist, is the first oral anticoagulant approved for the treatment for prevention of thromboembolism and it had long been the only oral anticoagulant until the first non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs). However, its safety and effectiveness remains unknown in real-world clinical practice in Japan. This study will evaluate the risk of stroke/SE as well as the risk of bleeding in the real world settings in Japan in patients with NVAF who initiated any of OACs (apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban, or warfarin)

Keywords
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation, NVAF

What is being measured

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

  1. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Stroke and Systemic Embolism Events After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of stroke and systemic embolism events after index date was reported. Stroke events included the composite of any ischemic and any hemorrhagic stroke events (non-traumatic extradural hemorrhage). Systemic embolism events were defined as any of the following: abdominal aortic embolism, aortic embolism, acute arterial occlusive disease of arteries of upper extremities, femoral arterial occlusion and acute arterial occlusive disease of arteries of lower extremities, iliac artery embolism, hepatic artery embolism, thromboembolism, embolic infarction, aortic embolism, subclavian artery stenosis. Index date was defined as date of first prescription of any OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  2. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Major Bleeding Events After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of major bleeding event after index date was reported. Major bleeding after index date was identified using hospital claims which had a bleeding diagnosis code as the first listed in International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)-10 diagnosis code. An event occurrence of major bleeding was defined as that appears as "21: Disease name behind hospitalization" in database. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  3. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Any Bleeding Event After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of any bleeding event after index date was reported. Any bleeding was defined using ICD-10 diagnosis codes and participants were considered to have "any bleeding" if pre-defined bleeding-associated ICD-10 diagnosis codes appeared in the records. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Ischemic Stroke After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of ischemic stroke after index date was reported. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  2. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Hemorrhagic Stroke After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of hemorrhagic stroke after index date was reported. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  3. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Systemic Embolism Events After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of systemic embolism events after index date was reported. Systemic embolism events included any of the following: abdominal aortic embolism, aortic embolism, acute arterial occlusive disease of arteries of upper extremities, femoral arterial occlusion and acute arterial occlusive disease of arteries of lower extremities, iliac artery embolism, hepatic artery embolism, thromboembolism, embolic infarction, aortic embolism, subclavian artery stenosis. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  4. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Major Gastrointestinal Bleeding Events After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of major gastrointestinal bleeding events after index date was reported. Major gastrointestinal bleeding after index date was identified using hospital claims which had a gastrointestinal bleeding diagnosis code as the first listed ICD-10 diagnosis code. An event occurrence of major bleeding was defined as that appears as "21: Disease name behind hospitalization" in database. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  5. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Any Gastrointestinal Bleeding Event After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of any gastrointestinal bleeding event after index date was reported. Any gastrointestinal bleeding was defined by ICD-10 diagnosis codes. If participants had ICD-10 diagnosis codes which suggest bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, they were considered to have any gastrointestinal bleeding. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  6. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Major Intracranial Hemorrhage Events After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of major intracranial hemorrhage events after index date was reported. Major intracranial hemorrhage was defined by ICD-10 diagnosis codes and participants were considered to have "major intracranial hemorrhage" if pre-defined major intracranial hemorrhagic-associated ICD-10 diagnosis codes appeared in the records. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

  7. Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Any Intracranial Hemorrhage Event After Index Date

    Event rate per 100 participant-years for first occurrence of any intracranial hemorrhage event after index date was reported. Any intracranial hemorrhage was defined by ICD-10 diagnosis codes and participants were considered to have "any intracranial hemorrhagic event" if pre-defined any intracranial hemorrhagic-associated ICD-10 diagnosis codes appeared in the records. Index date was defined as the date of the first prescription of any of OACs (warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban or edoxaban) during the observation period of approximately 7 years (2011-2017). Pseudo datasets refers to number derived using IPTW method and are different from the actual participants included in the reporting arm.

    Measured: During the observation period of approximately 7 years

Timeline

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

  1. First posted26 Jun 2018
  2. Study start8 May 2018
  3. Primary completion31 Oct 2018
  4. Study completion31 Oct 2018

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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
73,989 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03570047
Sponsor's protocol ID
B0661120
Other IDs
CER3
Acronym
CER3
Status last verified
Oct 2019
First submitted
15 Jun 2018
Last updated
4 Nov 2019
Individual data sharing
No: Pfizer will provide access to individual de-identified participant data and related study documents (e.g. protocol, Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP), Clinical Study Report (CSR)) upon request from qualified researchers, and subject to certain criteria, conditions, and exceptions. Further details on Pfizer's data sharing criteria and process for requesting access can be found at: https://www.pfizer.com/science/clinical\_trials/trial\_data\_and\_results/data\_requests.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation, run by Pfizer at 1 site in Japan.

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 5 inclusion and 3 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 4 Nov 2019. 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 Japan. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 4 Nov 2019). 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?

Event Rate Per 100 Participant-Years For First Occurrence of Stroke and Systemic Embolism Events After Index Date (time frame: During the observation period of approximately 7 years). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 4 Nov 2019.

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