| Literature DB >> 30186045 |
Alexander T Cohen1, Anthony Maraveyas2, Jan Beyer-Westendorf3,4, Agnes Y Y Lee5, Lorenzo G Mantovani6, Miriam Bach7.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Around 20% of venous thromboembolism (VTE) cases occur in patients with cancer. Current guidelines recommend low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) as the preferred anticoagulant for VTE treatment. However, some guidelines state that vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are acceptable alternatives for long-term therapy in some patients if LMWHs are not available. LMWHs and VKAs have a number of drawbacks that can increase the burden on patients. DOACs, such as rivaroxaban, can ameliorate some burdens and may offer an opportunity to increase patient satisfaction and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The Cancer-associated thrOmboSIs - patient-reported outcoMes with rivarOxaban (COSIMO) study is designed to provide real-world information on treatment satisfaction in patients with active cancer who switch from LMWH or VKA to rivaroxaban for the treatment of acute VTE or to prevent recurrent VTE.Entities:
Keywords: Active cancer; Health-related quality of life; Low molecular weight heparin; Patient preference; Recurrent venous thromboembolism; Rivaroxaban; Vitamin K antagonist
Year: 2018 PMID: 30186045 PMCID: PMC6122180 DOI: 10.1186/s12959-018-0176-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thromb J ISSN: 1477-9560
Fig. 1Initial and long-term anticoagulant therapy in patients with cancerb and a first episode of VTE – data from the RIETE registry [22]. aIncludes unfractionated heparin and thrombolytic agents. bDefined as newly diagnosed cancer, metastatic cancer or cancer undergoing treatment. LMWH, low molecular weight heparin; PE, pulmonary embolism; VKA, vitamin K antagonist; VTE, venous thromboembolism
Studies included in the CALLISTO programmea
| Study name | Study designand patient population | Dose | Clinical trial reference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTE prevention | ||||
| CASSINI | Prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled superiority analysis in patients at high risk of VTE due to initiate chemotherapy for cancer | Rivaroxaban 10 mg od for 6 months | NCT02555878 | Ongoing |
| PRO-LAPS 2 IIR | Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of extended antithrombotic prophylaxis in patients after laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer | Rivaroxaban 10 mg od for 28 days with 2 months of follow-up | NCT03055026 | Ongoing |
| VTE treatment | ||||
| select-d IIR | Randomised, open-label, multicentre pilot study, with a second placebo-controlled randomisation, comparing the duration of anticoagulation therapy (6 months vs 12 months) in adult patients with residual vein thrombosis | Dalteparin (200 IU/kg od for the first 30 days, followed by 150 IU/kg od) | EudraCT 2012-005589-37 | Results reported [ |
| CASTA-DIVA IIR | Randomised, open-label pilot study in patients with active cancer and confirmed acute VTE | Dalteparin 200 IU/kg od for 4 weeks, followed by 150 IU/kg od for 8 weeks | NCT02746185 | Ongoing |
| CONKO-011 IIR | Prospective, randomised, open-label, multicentre study in patients with active cancer and confirmed acute VTE | LMWH as per label for 3 months | NCT02583191 | Ongoing |
| Investigator- initiated quality assessment initiative | Follow-up of 200 patients with cancer-associated thrombosis who previously received rivaroxaban for 6 months | Rivaroxaban 15 mg bid for 3 weeks, then 20 mg od (reduced in patients aged >75 years) | N/A | Results reported [ |
| COSIMO | Patient-reported outcomes, follow-up for 6 months | Rivaroxaban as per label | NCT02742623 | Ongoing |
| FRONTLINE 2 surveyc | Second non-interventional study of current practice in the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis. Up to 5000 oncologists and haematologists will be surveyed | N/A | N/A | Ongoing |
aPlease see https://www.xarelto.com/en/resources/newsfeed/bayer-extends-clinical-investigation-of-xarelto-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-life-threatening-blood-clots-in-patients-with-cancer/ (accessed 19 Jun. 2018) for information about the CALLISTO programme. bPlease see http://frontline2.tri-london.ac.uk/ for information on the FRONTLINE 2 survey
bid, twice daily; IIR investigator-initiated research, LMWH low molecular weight heparin, N/A not applicable, od once daily, VTE venous thromboembolism
Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the COSIMO study
| Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|
| Adult female and male patients with active cancer other than fully treated basal-cell or squamous-cell carcinoma of the skin (active cancer defined as the diagnosis or treatment of cancer in the previous <6 months or recurrent or metastatic cancer) | Contraindicated for rivaroxaban |
| Patients who have been treated with SOC anticoagulation (LMWH/VKA) for treatment of DVT and/or PE (index venous thromboembolic event), and/or prevention of recurrent DVT and PE for ≥4 weeks prior to inclusion in the study | Experienced an index VTE despite chronic anticoagulant therapy |
| Decision taken to start rivaroxaban for the treatment of DVT and/or PE and/or the prevention of recurrent DVT and/or PE | Receiving apixaban, edoxaban or dabigatran or any investigational drug as initial therapy for index VTE |
| ECOG performance status score of 0, 1 or 2 | Participating in a clinical study using investigational drugsa |
| Provided informed consent | |
| Available for follow-up with a life expectancy >6 months |
aExcept as part of an investigational oncology trial
DVT deep vein thrombosis, ECOG Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, LMWH low molecular weight heparin, PE pulmonary embolism, SOC standard of care, VKA vitamin K antagonist, VTE venous thromboembolism
Fig. 2COSIMO – study design and data collection. aDCE per telephone interview 4–12 weeks after starting rivaroxaban treatment. bPatients treated for at least 4 weeks of SOC anticoagulation therapy with LMWH or VKA therapy. cFor previous anticoagulation therapy. dFor rivaroxaban treatment. eIncluding anti-cancer medication. fHaemoglobin, haematocrit, white blood cells, platelets, electrolytes, C-reactive protein, serum creatinine, CrCl, liver enzymes and haemoccult test. ACTS, Anti-Clot Treatment Scale; CrCl, creatinine clearance; DCE, discrete choice experiment; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; FACIT, Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy – Fatigue questionnaire; LMWH, low molecular weight heparin; PE, pulmonary embolism; SOC, standard of care; VKA, vitamin K antagonist