Regulation of Coagulation in Orthopedic Surgery to Prevent Deep Vein Thromboembolism (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). A Study of BAY59-7939 in the Prevention of Venous Thrombo Embolism (VTE) in Subjects Undergoing Elective Total Knee Replacement.

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess if 10 mg BAY59-7939, taken once daily as a tablet, is safe and prevents blood clot which may form after a knee replacement operation.

Timeline

Start

2006-06

Primary completion

2007-01

Completion

2008-01

Publications

• Results Turpie AG, Lassen MR, Davidson BL, Bauer KA, Gent M, Kwong LM, Cushner FD, Lotke PA, Berkowitz SD, Bandel TJ, Benson A, Misselwitz F, Fisher WD; RECORD4 Investigators. Rivaroxaban versus enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after total knee arthroplasty (RECORD4): a randomised trial. Lancet. 2009 May 16;373(9676):1673-80. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(09)60734-0. Epub 2009 May 4.

Drugs

Indications