NCT01562821

Brief Summary

This trial is conducted in Asia. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the haemostatic efficacy of activated recombinant human factor VII in cirrhotic patients scheduled to undergo partial hepatectomy due to liver cancer or benign tumours.

Trial Health

90
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
235

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2001

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

Geographic Reach
3 countries

7 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

July 1, 2001

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2002

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2002

Completed
9.3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 22, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 26, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

January 13, 2017

Status Verified

January 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

March 22, 2012

Last Update Submit

January 12, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • The RBC transfusion requirements

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Number of transfusion product units

  • Change in coagulation-related parameters

  • Adverse events

Study Arms (3)

Low dose

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: activated recombinant human factor VII

High dose

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: activated recombinant human factor VII

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: placebo

Interventions

An initial bolus dose of 50 mcg/kg body weight (BW) followed by 50 mcg/kg BW every second hour until completion of surgery

Low dose

An initial placebo bolus dose followed by placebo every second hour until completion of surgery

Placebo

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte Score A, B, or C)
  • Scheduled to undergo partial hepatectomy due to liver cancer or benign tumours

You may not qualify if:

  • Portal vein thrombosis
  • Clinically documented DVT (deep venous thrombosis)
  • Clinically documented symptoms of severe cardiovascular disease and/or previous myocardial/pulmonary infarction or stroke
  • Present renal insufficiency requiring dialysis

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100021, China

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200438, China

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Beijing, China

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Taipei, 100, Taiwan

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Taipei, 112, Taiwan

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Bangkok, 10330, Thailand

Location

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Bangkok, 10700, Thailand

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Shao YF, Yang JM, Chau GY, Sirivatanauksorn Y, Zhong SX, Erhardtsen E, Nivatvongs S, Lee PH. Safety and hemostatic effect of recombinant activated factor VII in cirrhotic patients undergoing partial hepatectomy: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Surg. 2006 Feb;191(2):245-9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2005.10.019.

  • Levy JH, Fingerhut A, Brott T, Langbakke IH, Erhardtsen E, Porte RJ. Recombinant factor VIIa in patients with coagulopathy secondary to anticoagulant therapy, cirrhosis, or severe traumatic injury: review of safety profile. Transfusion. 2006 Jun;46(6):919-33. doi: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2006.00824.x.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fibrosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)

    Novo Nordisk A/S

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 22, 2012

First Posted

March 26, 2012

Study Start

July 1, 2001

Primary Completion

December 1, 2002

Study Completion

December 1, 2002

Last Updated

January 13, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-01

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