Trial Outcomes & Findings for Fixed Versus Weight-Based Enoxaparin Dosing in Thoracic Surgery Patients (NCT NCT03251963)

NCT ID: NCT03251963

Last Updated: 2020-07-08

Results Overview

Number of patients with in range initial peak Xa level

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

131 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

36 hours

Results posted on

2020-07-08

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Overall Study
STARTED
65
66
Overall Study
COMPLETED
56
61
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
9
5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Overall Study
inappropriate Xa level timing
6
3
Overall Study
no peak Xa level drawn
2
0
Overall Study
bled prior to Xa level
1
2

Baseline Characteristics

Fixed Versus Weight-Based Enoxaparin Dosing in Thoracic Surgery Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=65 Participants
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=66 Participants
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Total
n=131 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
65 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
33 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=7 Participants
66 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
60.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.6 • n=5 Participants
59.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.8 • n=7 Participants
60.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.2 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
37 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
69 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
62 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
61 Participants
n=5 Participants
63 Participants
n=7 Participants
124 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
65 Participants
n=5 Participants
66 Participants
n=7 Participants
131 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 36 hours

Number of patients with in range initial peak Xa level

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=56 Participants
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=61 Participants
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Number of Patients With in Range Initial Peak Xa Level
27 Participants
27 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days

Any symptomatic venous thromboembolism events, including deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolus occurring within 90 days of surgery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=65 Participants
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=66 Participants
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Number of Participants With Venous Thromboembolism Events or Death
1 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 90 days

Bleeding events requiring alteration in the course of care within 90 days of surgery

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=65 Participants
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=66 Participants
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Number of Participants With Bleeding Events
1 Participants
3 Participants

Adverse Events

Fixed Dose Enoxaparin

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Weight Tiered Enoxaparin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=65 participants at risk
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=66 participants at risk
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
90-day Death
1.5%
1/65 • Number of events 1 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.
0.00%
0/66 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Fixed Dose Enoxaparin
n=65 participants at risk
Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. Fixed Dose Enoxaparin: Eligible patients will be administered 40 mg enoxaparin daily and will have steady state peak and trough anti-Xa levels drawn after the third enoxaparin dose. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Weight Tiered Enoxaparin
n=66 participants at risk
Eligible patients will be receive weight tiered daily enoxaparin. Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. Variable Dose Enoxaparin: Patients \<70kg received 30mg, patients 70kg to 89.9kg received 40mg, and patients ≥90kg received 50mg. For patients in-range (levels 0.3-0.5IUmL), no intervention will be undertaken. For patients out of range, enoxaparin dose will be adjusted according to an established dose adjustment algorithm. Repeat levels will be checked after the third administration of the new dose.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
DVT/PE
0.00%
0/65 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.
0.00%
0/66 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
clinically relevant bleeding
1.5%
1/65 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.
4.5%
3/66 • 90 days
Symptomatic VTE was defined as any symptomatic deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolus with imaging confirmation. Screening duplex ultrasound was not performed, as suggested by current American College of Chest Physicians guidelines. Clinically relevant bleeding was defined as any bleeding that changed the course of care; this included bleeding requiring enoxaparin cessation, unexpected transfusion, or procedural (interventional radiology or operating room) intervention.

Additional Information

Christopher Pannucci

University of Utah

Phone: 801 581 2121

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place