NCT00070655

Brief Summary

This trial will include patients who have a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal rhythm (irregular beat) in the heart. Patients with atrial fibrillation have an increased chance for a blood clot to form in the heart and move to other blood vessels in the body and cause obstruction. This obstruction may damage tissue. For example, a blood clot plugging a vessel in the brain could cause a stroke. Therefore, patients with atrial fibrillation may be given anticoagulant (blood-thinning) tablets such as warfarin or acenocoumarol. The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a new injectable anticoagulant drug that is administered once weekly, SR34006 with warfarin or acenocoumarol tablets. Assignment to either SR34006 Injection or vitamin K antagonist (warfarin or acenocoumarol) tablets will be purely by chance and will be known by both patients and their doctors.

Trial Health

98
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
4,673

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_3 atrial-fibrillation

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2003

Geographic Reach
10 countries

84 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2003

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 6, 2003

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 9, 2003

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2006

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

April 6, 2011

Status Verified

April 1, 2011

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

October 6, 2003

Last Update Submit

April 5, 2011

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Composite of all strokes and non-CNS systemic embolism.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Separate components of the primary study outcome.

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • ECG-documented atrial fibrillation (AF) and an indication for long-term vitamin K antagonist (VKA) therapy based on the presence of at least one of the following risk factors:
  • previous ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or systemic embolism
  • hypertension requiring drug treatment
  • left ventricular dysfunction (left ventricular ejection fraction \<45% or symptomatic congestive heart failure)
  • age \>75 years
  • age between 65-75 years plus diabetes mellitus, or
  • age between 65-75 years plus symptomatic coronary artery disease (previous myocardial infarction (MI) or angina pectoris)
  • Written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Legal lower age limitations (country specific)
  • Indication for VKA other than AF, including prosthetic heart valves, venous thromboembolism, and planned cardioversion
  • Transient AF caused by a reversible disorder
  • Active bleeding or high risk of bleeding
  • Recent (\<15 days) or anticipated invasive procedures with potential for uncontrolled bleeding, including major surgery
  • Participation in another pharmacotherapeutic study within the prior 30 days
  • Creatinine clearance \<10 mL/min, severe hepatic disease, or bacterial endocarditis
  • Uncontrolled hypertension: systolic blood pressure \> 180 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure \> 110 mm Hg
  • Pregnancy or childbearing potential without proper contraceptive measures
  • Breastfeeding
  • Any other contraindication listed in the labeling of warfarin or acenocoumarol

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (84)

Cardiology, P.C.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Location

Oracle Research, a Division of: The Heart Center, P.C.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Location

Arizona Heart Institute Mesa

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Location

Saguaro Clinical Research

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Location

Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Location

Office of Dr. Bowden, D.O.

Healdsburg, California, United States

Location

Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center

Loma Linda, California, United States

Location

Kenneth W. Carr, M.D. Cardiology

Oceanside, California, United States

Location

Richard A. Levy, M.D.

San Francisco, California, United States

Location

Cardiology Specialists of Orange County

Santa Ana, California, United States

Location

Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Location

Denver Health and Hospital Authority Adult Medicine Clinic

Denver, Colorado, United States

Location

Denver Health and Hospital Authority Eastside Health Clinic

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Denver Health Medical Center

Denver, Colorado, United States

Location

Florida Arrhythmia Consultants

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Location

North Broward Hospital District Cardiovascular Research Institute

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Location

Jacksonville Cardiovascular Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Location

Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Cardiovascular Center of Sarasota

Sarasota, Florida, United States

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Wellington Green Family Practice

Wellington, Florida, United States

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Beacon Medical Research

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Location

Heart & Vascular Clinic/Advanced Medical Research

Covington, Louisiana, United States

Location

The Clinic (Lake Charles Medical & Surgical Clinic)

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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IMG Healthcare, LLC

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Baystate Medical Center

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

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New Mexico Heart Institute, PA

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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University of New Mexico Hospital

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Location

Practice of James A. Underberg @ Murray Hill Medical Group

New York, New York, United States

Location

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Location

The Oregon Health and Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

Location

Blackstone Cardiology Associates, P.C.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States

Location

Austin Heart, P.A.

Austin, Texas, United States

Location

Cardiovascular Research Institute of Dallas, Inc./Cardiology and Internal Medicine Associates

Dallas, Texas, United States

Location

South Texas Cardiovascular Consultants

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Location

LDS Hospital

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Location

Physicians Office Building (POB)

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Location

McGuire VA Medical Center

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Location

Swedish Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

Location

Inland Cardiology

Spokane, Washington, United States

Location

Marshfield Clinic

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

Location

St. Joseph's Hospital

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States

Location

Unknown Facility

Bondi Junction, Cairns, Camperdown, Miranda, Perth, Australia

Location

Concord Repartiation General Hospital

Concord, Australia

Location

Unknown Facility

South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Australia

Location

Cardiology Consultant's Group

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Location

Foothills Medical Centre

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Heart Health Institute

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Location

University of Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Location

Dr. M.P.J. Senaratne Professional Corporation

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Location

West Coast Cardiology Research

New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Location

Cardiac Arrhythmia Trials

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Location

Health Care Corporation of St. John's Health Sciences Centre

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Location

Zoom International Inc.

Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada

Location

Moose Jaw Cardiac Centre

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Royal University Hospital

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Saskatoon Medical Specialists

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Specialists Internal Medicine

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Dr. Joesph J. Javier

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Yorkton Regional Health Centre

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada

Location

Unknown Facility

Faaborg, Fredericia, Frederiksberg, Frederikshavn, Hellerup, Denmark

Location

Unknown Facility

Herlev, Hillerod, Holstebro, Horsens, Kalundborg, Kobenhavn, Denmark

Location

Unknown Facility

Kolding, Nykobing Mors, Odense, Skive, Svendborg, Denmark

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Unknown Facility

Bourg En Bresse, Dreux, Lille, Marseille, Maubeuge, Mulhouse, France

Location

Unknown Facility

Nantes, Nice, Paris, Poitiers, Rennes, Saint Denis, France

Location

Unknown Facility

Saint-Etienne, Toulouse, France

Location

A.O. "Instituti Ospitalieri di Cremona"

Cremona, Italy

Location

Unknown Facility

Merate, Milano, Padova, Pavia, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Location

Azienda Ospedaliera San Paolo

Milan, Italy

Location

Azienda Ospedaliera di Parma

Parma, Italy

Location

U.O. di Medicina Interna II

Parma, Italy

Location

Centro Emostasi e Trombosi

Rimini, Italy

Location

Unknown Facility

Torino, Treviso, Italy

Location

Unknown Facility

Varese, Italy

Location

Unknown Facility

Almelo, Amersfoort, Breda, Boxmeer, Delft, Dordrecht, Netherlands

Location

Unknown Facility

Eindhoven, Enschede, Gorinchem, Gouda, Groningen, Harderwijk, Netherlands

Location

Unknown Facility

Heerlen, Hilversum, Rotterdam, Sneek, Spijkenisse, Tiel, Netherlands

Location

Academisch Ziekenhuis Maastricht

Maastricht, Netherlands

Location

Unknown Facility

Auckland, Christchurch, Hastings, New Zealand

Location

Unknown Facility

Kielce, Krakow, Opole, Plock, Siedlce, Warszawa, Wroclaw, Poland

Location

University Hospital of Wales

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Location

Unknown Facility

Exeter, Dundee, Glasgow, Merseyside, Wirral, United Kingdom

Location

University of Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Location

Freeman Hospital

Newscastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Location

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Ding WY, Lip GYH, Shantsila A. Relationship between Chronic Kidney Disease, Time-in-Therapeutic Range, and Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation: A post hoc Analysis from the AMADEUS Trial. Cerebrovasc Dis. 2022;51(1):29-35. doi: 10.1159/000517608. Epub 2021 Jul 28.

  • Prins MH, Guillemin I, Gilet H, Gabriel S, Essers B, Raskob G, Kahn SR. Scoring and psychometric validation of the Perception of Anticoagulant Treatment Questionnaire (PACT-Q). Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2009 Apr 7;7:30. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-7-30.

  • Amadeus Investigators; Bousser MG, Bouthier J, Buller HR, Cohen AT, Crijns H, Davidson BL, Halperin J, Hankey G, Levy S, Pengo V, Prandoni P, Prins MH, Tomkowski W, Torp-Pedersen C, Wyse DG. Comparison of idraparinux with vitamin K antagonists for prevention of thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation: a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority trial. Lancet. 2008 Jan 26;371(9609):315-21. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)60168-3.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Atrial Fibrillation

Interventions

idraparinuxInjectionsWarfarinAcenocoumarolTablets

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arrhythmias, CardiacHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Drug Administration RoutesDrug TherapyTherapeutics4-HydroxycoumarinsCoumarinsBenzopyransPyransHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsHeterocyclic Compounds, 2-RingHeterocyclic Compounds, Fused-RingDosage FormsPharmaceutical Preparations

Study Officials

  • ICD CSD

    Sanofi

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 6, 2003

First Posted

October 9, 2003

Study Start

September 1, 2003

Primary Completion

March 1, 2006

Study Completion

March 1, 2006

Last Updated

April 6, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-04

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