Low INR to Minimize Bleeding With Mechanical Valves Trial

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Bleeding Post-mechanical Valve Replacement Thromboembolism Post-mechanical Valve Replacement
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
2,625 (estimated)
Sponsor
Population Health Research Institute · Other
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About This Trial
This study evaluates the use of a lower INR target (1.5 to 2.5) in patients with a mechanical bileaflet heart valve in the aortic position. This study will inform physicians about whether a lower INR target will decrease the risk of bleeding or increase the risk of blood clot formation and stroke. These results have the potential to reduce the burden of bleeding in patients with a mechanical heart…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Age is 18 or older at the time of enrolment * Have had a bileaflet mechanical heart valve implant in the aortic position 3 or more months ago * Written informed consent from either the patient or substitute decision maker Exclusion criteria: * Has a second implanted mechanic…
Contacts

Emilie Belley-Côté, MD, MSc

905-527-4322

emilie.belley-cote@phri.ca

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Richard Whitlock, MD, PhD

905-527-4322

richard.whitlock@phri.ca

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