Comparison of Oral Anticoagulants for Extended VEnous Thromboembolism (COVET)
Venous Thromboembolism
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Venous Thromboembolism
Eligibility Criteria
3.1 Inclusion Criteria
To be eligible for this trial, patients must meet all of the following criteria:
- Have confirmed acute, symptomatic, first lower extremity proximal DVT and/or PE that is NOT associated with a transient risk factor.
- Have completed an initial treatment course of oral anticoagulant therapy for 3-12 months and have a recommendation from their provider to continue anticoagulation indefinitely.
- Have the capacity to understand and sign an informed consent form.
- Be 18 years of age and older.
- Under the direct care of a healthcare provider for treatment of VTE for the length of time in the study.
3.2 Exclusion Criteria
If a patient meets any of the following criteria, he or she may not be enrolled in the study:
- Creatinine clearance (CrCl) < 30 mL/min as determined by Cockcroft-Gault formula documented within 3 months from date of consent
- Significant liver disease (Child-Pugh B or C)
- Concomitant use of medications that are strong P-glycoprotein or CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors
- Another indication for chronic therapeutic-dose anticoagulation, such as atrial fibrillation (i.e., rivaroxaban, 10 mg daily, or apixaban, 2.5 mg twice daily, would not be appropriate therapy)
- A clinical indication for a specific anticoagulant regimen (e.g., warfarin with a target INR of 2-3 is recommended for patients with 'triple-positive' antiphospholipid syndrome).
- Life expectancy < 3 months
- Currently pregnant or breast feeding
- Unable / unwilling to pay for one (or more) of the treatment options
- Active Cancer defined as:
Diagnosed with cancer within the past 6 months; or Recurrent, regionally advanced or metastatic disease; Currently receiving treatment or have received any treatment for cancer during the 6 months prior to randomization; or A hematologic malignancy not in complete remission
• Unwilling / unlikely to agree to follow up
Sites / Locations
- University of California Irvine Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Warfarin
Apixaban
Rivaroxaban
Subjects randomized to Warfarin will have warfarin administered daily in order to maintain a target INR of 2-3
Subjects randomized to Apixaban will have apixaban administered study drug of 2.5mg twice daily
Subjects randomized to Rivaroxaban will have rivaroxaban administered study drug of 10 mg daily