Reversal of Dabigatran Anticoagulant Effect With Idarucizumab

Overview

About this study

Evaluate the reversal of the anticoagulant effects of dabigatran by IV administration of 5.0g idarucizumab in patients treated with dabigatran etexilate who have uncontrolled bleeding or require emergency surgery or procedures.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

  • Group A (Bleeding patients)

    • Overt bleeding judged by the physician to require a reversal agent
    • Currently taking dabigatran etexilate
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Written informed consent

  • Group B (Patients who are taking dabigatran who may not be bleeding, but do require an emergency surgery or procedure for a condition other than bleeding

    • Condition requiring emergency surgery or invasive procedure where adequate hemostasis is required. Emergency is defined as within the following 8 hours.
    • Current treatment with dabigatran
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Written Informed consent.

Exclusion criteria:

  • Group A (Bleeding Patients)

    • Patients with minor bleeds (epistaxis, hematuria) who can be managed with standard supportive care.
    • Patients with no clinical signs of bleeding
    • Contraindications to study medication including known hypersensitivity to the drug or its excipients.

  • Group B (Patients who require emergency surgery or procedure)

    • A surgery or procedure which is elective or where the risk of uncontrolled or unmanageable bleeding is low.
    • Contraindications to study medication including known hypersensitivity to the drug or its excipients (subjects with hereditary fructose intolerance may react to sorbitol).

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Lauren Ng, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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