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Kawasaki DiseasePhase 4RIVA-KGNCT05643651

Rivaroxaban for Children Aged Over 2 Years With Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms After Kawasaki Disease

A Phase 4 study testing Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet [Xarelto], Aspirin or Clopidogrel and Warfarin in people with Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Artery Aneurysm, run by Children's Hospital of Fudan University at 1 site in China.

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Trial summary

Based on population pharmacokinetic model-based simulation, a 15 mg-equivalent, age-, and bodyweight-adjusted dosing regimen for Chinese children with giant coronary artery aneurysms after acute Kawasaki disease was proposed. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Artery Aneurysm
What is being tested?
Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet [Xarelto], Aspirin or Clopidogrel and Warfarin
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
1 Jun 2025to 1 Sep 2027
Phase
Phase 4

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 2 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Giant coronary artery aneurysm(s) in any coronary artery after acute stage of Kawasaki disease. Giant coronary artery aneurysm(s) should be confirmed by two-dimensional echocardiography and meet the diagnostic criteria of Z-score ≥10 or coronary artery internal diameter ≥8mm;
  • Anticoagulant with antiplatelet drug therapy for anti-thromboprophylaxis is recommended for the next 3 months;
  • Participant should be able to tolerate oral feeding, nasogastric or gastric feeding;
  • Children aged ≥ 2 years

Who cannot join

  • Active bleeding or bleeding risk contraindicating anticoagulant therapy
  • With history of venous thromboembolism or risk factors related with venous thromboembolism, like congenital heart disease, carcinoma, central venous catheter or long-term immobilization.
  • Thrombus within giant coronary aneurysm was confirmed by previous imaging examinations, including two-dimensional echocardiography, computed tomography angiography in coronary artery or coronary angiography
  • An eGFR <30mL/min/1.73 m2 (For children younger than 1 year, serum creatinine results above 97.5th percentile)
  • Platelet count < 100 x 109/L
  • Hepatic disease which is associated with either: coagulopathy leading to a clinically relevant bleeding risk, or alanine aminotransferase > 5x ULN or total bilirubin > 2x ULN with direct bilirubin > 20% of the total
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  • Sustained uncontrolled hypertension defined as systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure >95 th age percentile
  • Concomitant use of strong inhibitors of both CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein, including but not limited to 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, including but not limited to rifampicin, rifabutin, phenobarbital, phenytoin and carbamazepine
  • Hypersensitivity or any other contraindications listed in the local labeling for the comparator treatment or experimental treatment
  • Inability to cooperate with the study procedures and follow-up visits
  • Refuse to provide informed consent eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; ULN, upper level of normal; TB, total bilirubin; CYP3A4, cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 3A4

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

China1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Children's Hospital of Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102

    Fang Liu, MD.

    Fang Liu, MD

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About this study

Official title: Rivaroxaban Versus Warfarin for Thromboprophylaxis in Children Aged Over 2 Years With Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms After Kawasaki Disease: a Multicenter, Open-label, Parallel, Exploratory, Randomized Controlled Trial

Based on population pharmacokinetic model-based simulation, a 15 mg-equivalent, age-, and bodyweight-adjusted dosing regimen for Chinese children with giant coronary artery aneurysms after acute Kawasaki disease was proposed. This exploratory trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban compared to warfarin for thromboprophylaxis in children aged over 2 years with giant coronary artery aneurysms after Kawasaki disease

Read the detailed description

Lifelong anticoagulant treatment is required in children with giant coronary artery aneurysm after Kawasaki disease, imposing social and psychologic burdens on patients and parents. Rivaroxaban is a potential oral anticoagulant in this population. Considering the impact of ethnic difference and growth development, we proposed a Chinese-specific, optimized dosing regimen based on model- and clinical evidence-informed precision dosing. In the previous pilot study, this optimized dosing regimen demonstrated a favorable feasibility among 11 Chinese pediatric patients aged over 2 years with giant coronary artery aneurysm after Kawasaki disease, with no thrombosis or major bleeding over 6 months.

This study is a multicenter, open-label, exploratory, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban for thromboprophylaxis in children aged over 2 years with giant coronary artery aneurysms after Kawasaki disease, following the 15 mg-equivalent dosing regimen. Participants will be randomly assigned to the control or experimental groups. Randomization ratio will be 2:1. The control group will receive warfarin plus aspirin or clopidogrel, and the experimental group will receive rivaroxaban plus aspirin or clopidogrel. Baseline characteristics, treatment effect outcomes, bleeding events, adverse events and compliance of intervention of each participant will be collected.

Because this is an exploratory study and the low incidence of giant coronary artery aneurysm in children with Kawasaki disease, the study plans to recruit 100 participants. The aims include:

  • The feasibility
  • The safety and efficacy profile of the optimized, 15 mg-equivalent dosing regimen
  • The group differences in safety and treatment effect between warfarin and rivaroxaban
Being tested
Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet [Xarelto], Aspirin or Clopidogrel, Warfarin
Keywords
Kawasaki disease, Giant coronary artery aneurysm, Rivaroxaban, Warfarin, Anticoagulation
Medical subject headings
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome, Coronary Aneurysm

What participants receive

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

  • Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet [Xarelto]Drug

    Also called Xarelto

    Administered in an age- and bodyweight-adjusted, 15 mg-equivalent dose regimen proposed by model- and clinical evidence-informed precision dosing

  • Aspirin or ClopidogrelDrug

    Also called Antiplatelet therapy

    Aspirin [3 ~5mg/(kg·d) once daily] or Clopidogrel [1.0 mg/kg; once daily]

  • WarfarinDrug

    Also called Vitamin K Antagonist

    Warfarin 0.05~0.12 mg/(kg·d) once daily. INR should maintain within 1.5 to 2.5

Study groups in NCT05643651
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Rivaroxaban+Antiplatelet drugExperimentalRivaroxaban as anticoagulant will be administered with antiplatelet drug for 3 months. Antiplatelet drug can choose Aspirin or Clopidogrel depending on participant medical history and physician's recommendation.
Receives: Drug: Rivaroxaban Oral Tablet [Xarelto]; Drug: Aspirin or Clopidogrel
Standard antithrombotic careActive comparatorWarfarin as anticoagulant will be administered with antiplatelet drug for 3 months. Antiplatelet drug can choose Aspirin or Clopidogrel depending on participant medical history and physician's recommendation. International normalized ratio(INR) should be tested once a month and maintained in target range(1.5~2.5). 2.Aspirin[3 ~5mg/(kg·d), once daily] or Clopidogrel[ 1.0 mg/kg; once daily] according to experienced clinician recommendation and individual condition.
Receives: Drug: Aspirin or Clopidogrel; Drug: Warfarin

What is being measured

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

  1. Composite of new thrombosis in coronary arteries, major bleeding, clinically relevant non-major bleeding event or major adverse cardiovascular event

    It is a binary variable. This composite outcome indicates whether any of the following events occurred within 3 months after treatment initiation: (a) newly developed coronary artery thrombosis; (b) major bleeding event; (c) clinically relevant non-major bleeding event; or (d) major adverse cardiovascular event (defined as unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, hospitalization for heart failure, unplanned coronary revascularization, stroke, or cardiovascular death).

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

Secondary outcomes (15)
  1. Occurrence of new thrombosis in coronary arteries

    It is binary data. Every echocardiography conducted during study period will be assessed by masked sonographer. The masked sonographers will assess whether new thrombosis occurs in coronary arteries, and recorded the number of involved coronary arteries.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  2. Time to first new thrombosis in coronary arteries

    It is time to event data. Every echocardiography conducted during study period will be assessed by masked sonographer. The masked sonographers will assess whether new thrombosis occurs in coronary arteries, and recorded the time to first new thrombosis in coronary arteries.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  3. Composite of Major bleeding or Clinically relevant non-major bleeding event

    It is a binary variable. Major bleeding is defined as 1.Fatal bleeding; 2.Clinically overt bleeding associated with a decrease in Hgb of ≥20 g/L (2 g/dL) in a 24-h period; 3.Critical site bleeding, such as retroperitoneal, pulmonary, pericardial, intracranial, or otherwise involves the central nervous system; 4.Bleeding that requires an intervention via an invasive procedure; 5.Overt bleeding for which a reversal agent is administered.

    Clinically relevant non-major bleeding event is defined as 1.Bleeding that results in a medical or procedural intervention not meeting major bleeding criteria, including a medication change (reducing, holding, or changing anticoagulation or addition of new medication) ; 2.Bleeding that results in hospitalization or increased level of care; 3.Overt bleeding for which a blood product is administered, and does not meet the criteria for major bleeding

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  4. Occurrence of major bleeding

    It is a binary variable. Major bleeding is defined as 1.Fatal bleeding; 2.Clinically overt bleeding associated with a decrease in Hgb of ≥20 g/L (2 g/dL) in a 24-h period; 3.Critical site bleeding, such as retroperitoneal, pulmonary, pericardial, intracranial, or otherwise involves the central nervous system; 4.Bleeding that requires an intervention via an invasive procedure; 5.Overt bleeding for which a reversal agent is administered.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  5. Occurrence of clinically relevant non-major bleeding (CRNM)

    It is a binary variable. Clinically relevant non-major bleeding event is defined as 1.Bleeding that results in a medical or procedural intervention not meeting major bleeding criteria, including a medication change (reducing, holding, or changing anticoagulation or addition of new medication) ; 2.Bleeding that results in hospitalization or increased level of care; 3.Overt bleeding for which a blood product is administered, and does not meet the criteria for major bleeding

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  6. Occurence of patient important bleeding, no intervention (PIBNI)

    It is a binary variable. PIBNI is defined as bleeding for which medical attention is sought (phone call, telehealth, clinic, or emergency department visit) but does not result in hospitalization, increased level of inpatient care, or an intervention by the medical team

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  7. Occurence of minor bleeding

    It is a binary variable. Minor bleeding is defined as any overt or macroscopic evidence of bleeding that does not ful ll the above criteria for either fi major bleeding, clinically relevant, non-major bleeding, or patient important bleeding without intervention

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  8. Occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular event

    It is binary variable. Major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) includes unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for heart failure, unplanned revascularization, cardiovascular death. If any of the MACEs occur during the study period, it will be recorded as 1; otherwise, it will be recorded as 0. The definition of each MACE refers to the following guidelines and consensus: 2017 Cardiovascular and Stroke Endpoint Definitions for Clinical Trials, 2019 European society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic coronary syndromes, Fourth universal definition of myocardial infarction, and 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  9. Time to major adverse cardiovascular event

    It is time to event data. Major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) includes unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for heart failure, unplanned revascularization, cardiovascular death. If any of the MACEs occur during the study period, the time to MACE will be recorded.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  10. Any adverse events

    It is a text variable. If any adverse events( including durg allergy, severe infection, hepatic dysfunction, renal dysfunction, hypertension, fatigue, abdominal pain or others) occur will be reported to the data and safety monitoring board. The detail of adverse event will be recorded, including classification of adverse event, time of occurrence, symptoms, treatment, resolution time, and outcome.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  11. Plasma concentration of rivaroxaban at specific timepoints

    For experimental group, plasma concentration of rivaroxaban concentration will be measured by high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometer. Based on the principle of sparse sampling, predefined timepoints for measurement include: 1. Day 1, 20 minutes -1 h after the first dose; 2. Day 1, 7±1 h after the first dose; 3. After at least three continuous doses (≥ Day 4): before the scheduled dose at that day, which is defined as the trough concentration; 4. After at least three continuous doses (≥ Day 4): 3±1 h the scheduled dose at that day, which is defined as the peak concentration. 5. Peak concentrations during scheduled follow-up: 45±10 days, and 90±10 days; 6. Trough concentrations during scheduled follow-up: 45±10 days, and 90±10 days;

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  12. Anti-factor Xa activity at specific timepoints

    For experimental group, anti-factor Xa activity will be measured by rivaroxaban calibrated chromogenic anti-factor Xa assay. Based on the principle of sparse sampling, predefined timepoints for measurement include: 1. Peak concentrations in scheduled follow-up (45±10 days, and 90±10 days): 3±1 h the scheduled dose at that day; 2. Trough concentrations in scheduled follow-up (45±10 days, and 90±10 days): before the scheduled dose at that day

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  13. Discontinuation anticoagulant due to regression of coronary artery lesions

    It is a binary variable. During study period, researchers will assess and recommend to discontinue anticoagulant if coronary artery lesions regress, which will be confirmed by echocardiography, coronary artery computerized tomography angiography, or coronary artery angiography.

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  14. Changes in Z-score of each coronary artery aneurysms

    This is a repeated measurement. On day 0, an initial echocardiography will be performed by masked sonographer to assess coronary artery lesions. The maximum internal diameter of coronary artery lesion will be measured and recorded. With data of height, bodyweight and internal diameter, Z-score will be calculated (Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, 2011, 24(1)). If multiple coronary artery aneurysms exists, internal diameter and Z-score will be measured, calculated and recorded separately. Repeated echocardiographies will be conducted at each scheduled visit (45±10 days、90±10 days).

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third month after treatment initiation

  15. Anticoagulation Monitoring-Related Cost

    Total healthcare resource utilization cost directly related to anticoagulation monitoring. This includes:

    1. Laboratory test costs (e.g., INR testing cost in the control group, calculated as the number of INR tests multiplied by the unit cost per test; anti-Xa activity testing cost in the intervention group, calculated as the number of anti-Xa tests multiplied by the unit cost per test);
    2. Medical service costs (e.g., additional outpatient or emergency visits, medication adjustments, follow-up visits, consultations, and telephone follow-ups due to abnormal INR values).

    Measured: From Day 1 of treatment to the third months after treatment initiation

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Dec 2022
  2. Study start1 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2027 (estimated)

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05643651
Sponsor's protocol ID
2022-399
Acronym
RIVA-KG
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
25 Nov 2022
Last updated
6 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

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