Anticoagulation in ICH Survivors for Stroke Prevention and Recovery

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorYale University

About this trial

Primary Aim: To determine if apixaban is superior to aspirin for prevention of the composite outcome of any stroke (hemorrhagic or ischemic) or death from any cause in patients with recent ICH and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Secondary Aim: To determine if apixaban, compared with aspirin, results in better functional outcomes as measured by the modified Rankin Scale.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age at least 18 years

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) (including primary intraventricular hemorrhage) confirmed by brain CT or MRI

Can be randomized within 14-180 days after ICH onset

Non-valvular AF (defined as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter), documented by electrocardiography or a physician-confirmed history of prior AF

Disqualifiers

Index event is hemorrhagic transformation of a brain infarction or hemorrhage into a tumor

History of earlier ICH within 12 months preceding index event

Active infective endocarditis

Clear indication for anticoagulant drugs (e.g., requires anticoagulation for deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) or antiplatelet drugs (e.g., requires aspirin or clopidogrel for recent coronary stent).

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Apixaban
  • Aspirin

Treatment groups

700 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Yale University

Lead sponsor

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

Collaborator