Clinical trial for Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Official title Perioperative Anticoagulant Use for Surgery Evaluation -2 (PAUSE-2) Study Patients Receiving a Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOACs-Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban or Edoxaban) and Needing Elective High-Bleed-Risk Surgery or an Invasive Procedure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06957366
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if a specific plan for managing blood thinners is just as safe as the current standard method before high-risk surgery.
- Who it's for
- People taking daily blood thinners for heart rhythm issues or blood clots who need elective surgery or a procedure with spinal anesthesia.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow a specific plan for stopping and restarting their blood thinners before and after their procedure.
- Time commitment
- The study involves monitoring blood levels before the procedure to ensure safety.
This is a blinded study.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults, age 18 years of age or greater, with AF/flutter (permanent, persistent or paroxysmal) or VTE (leg deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)...
- High-risk patient having an elective high-bleed-risk surgery or any elective surgery with neuraxial anesthesia (epidural, spinal, regional) or any...
You likely can't join if
- Indication for anticoagulation is unusual site thrombosis (e.g. splanchnic, cerebral, sinus, arm)
- Receiving a low-dose DOAC regimen used for secondary VTE prevention (e.g.
- CrCL\<25mL/min (if on apixaban, edoxaban, rivaroxaban) or \<30 mL/min (if on dabigatran)
- cognitive impairment or psychiatric illness that precludes reliable contact during follow up.
- Unable or unwilling to provide consent
- Previous participation in PAUSE 2
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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