The Direct Oral Anticoagulation Versus Vitamin K Antagonist After Cardiac Surgery Trial

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Bleeding Post Cardiac Surgery Indication for Anticoagulation
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
3,500 (estimated)
Sponsor
Population Health Research Institute · Other
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About This Trial

The DANCE Trial is a multi-centre, randomized controlled trial comparing the safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKA) in the early period (30 days) after cardiac surgery in patients with atrial fibrillation requiring oral anticoagulation.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥18 years at the time of enrolment, 2. Open heart surgery in the last 10 days, 3. Atrial fibrillation requiring anticoagulation (including pre-existing or post-operative atrial fibrillation), 4. Informed consent from either the patient or a substitute decision-maker. Exc…
Contacts

Emilie Belley-Cote, 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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