Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Outpatients With Glioma
Summary
This is an open label study of apixaban for venous thromboembolism prevention in patients with newly diagnosed grade 4 glioma.
Detailed description
Patients with primary brain tumors, including glioblastoma and astrocytoma, are at high risk of developing venous thromboemboli (VTE) as a comorbid condition. Prior studies have demonstrated safety and efficacy of primary pharmacological prevention of VTE using blood thinning medications, including apixaban. These studies have included a small cohort of patients with grade 4 glioma. The purpose of this study is to gather additional safety data regarding the use of apixaban for primary prevention of VTE in patients with newly diagnosed grade 4 glioma.
Arms & interventions
- DrugApixaban
Open label
Outcome measures
Primary
Safety of apixaban as determined by bleeding risk
CTCAE 5 reporting of grade 2 non-Central Nervous System (CNS) hemorrhage or grade 2 new CNS hemorrhage.
Time frame: 6 months
Secondary
Efficacy in prevention of venous thromboembolism
Time frame: 6 months
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (1)
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, Vermont, 05401