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NCT02829957 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

RAMBLE - Rivaroxaban vs. Apixaban for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Indiana University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
19
Enrollment target

NCT02829957: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Indiana University.

NCT02829957 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Indiana University. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02829957, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Indiana University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
19 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

A large proportion of women with menstruating potential with newly diagnosed VTE or atrial fibrillation, treated with apixaban will have less menstrual blood loss than patients randomized to rivaroxaban.

Primary Outcome

Measure Description: A PBAC Score of \< 100 indicates a normal menstrual cycle. The lowest possible score would be zero. Higher values indicate worse outcomes. The higher theoretical range value cannot be calculated. The scoring mechanism is as follows; Towels * 1 point for each lightly stained towel * 5 points or each moderately soiled towel * 20 points if the towel is completely saturated with blood Tampons * 1 point for each lightly stained tampon * 5 points for each moderately soiled tam

Interventions

  • DRUG Apixaban
  • DRUG Rivaroxaban

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 19 participants
Start Date 2016-09
Est. Completion 2020-02-13
Phase Phase 2
Indiana University

890 total trials

What the finished NCT02829957 record still lists

NCT02829957 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 19 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 133-participant average among 30,622 other Phase 2 trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Apixaban is the first listed.

NCT02829957 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02829957 about?

NCT02829957 is a clinical study titled "RAMBLE - Rivaroxaban vs. Apixaban for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding". A large proportion of women with menstruating potential with newly diagnosed VTE or atrial fibrillation, treated with apixaban will have less menstrual blood loss than patients randomized to rivaroxaban.

What is the current status of trial NCT02829957?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2016-09. Estimated completion is 2020-02-13.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02829957?

The interventions under investigation include: Apixaban (DRUG), Rivaroxaban (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02829957?

This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 890 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02829957's enrollment target sits among peer trials

19 1894th of 2000 higher than 103 of 2,000 other Phase 2 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02829957, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT02829957 (small enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.