A Study to Assess the Effect of YM150 for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the oral dose of YM150 for prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery.

Timeline

Start

2009-06

Primary completion

2010-04

Completion

2010-04

Publications

• Sakon M, Nakamura M. Darexaban (YM150) prevents venous thromboembolism in Japanese patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: Phase III randomized, mechanical prophylaxis-controlled, open-label study. Thromb Res. 2012 Sep;130(3):e52-9. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2012.06.009. Epub 2012 Jul 2.

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