Authorised Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III) Venous thromboembolism

StAtins for Venous Event Reduction in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism : The SAVER Trial

EU CTIS ID: 2023-504486-23-00

What this study is testing

To determine the primary outcome event rate (i.e. symptomatic recurrent major VTE [proximal DVT or segmental or larger PE]) in patients taking generic rosuvastatin compared to placebo

  • Therapeutic confirmatory (Phase III)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Symptomatic objectively confirmed proximal leg DVT (above the trifurcation of the popliteal vein) and/or PE (segmental or greater) diagnosed in the last 30 days.

You likely can't join if

  • Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
  • Patient without social security affiliation or not beneficiary of such social security (Criteria for France)
  • < 18 years of age
  • Women of childbearing potential unwilling to use appropriate contraception
  • Currently prescribed a statin
  • A known medical history or current diagnosis of any of the following for which statins are indicated in secondary prevention: a) Diabetes; b) Abdominal aortic aneurysm; c) Peripheral arterial disease; d) Stroke; e) Transient ischemic attack (TIA); f) Myocardial infarction (MI); g) Acute coronary syndromes; h) Stable/unstable angina; i) Coronary or other arterial revascularization
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Symptomatic objectively confirmed proximal leg DVT (above the trifurcation of the popliteal vein) and/or PE (segmental or greater) diagnosed in the last 30 days.
What rules you out
  • Unable or unwilling to provide written informed consent
  • Patient without social security affiliation or not beneficiary of such social security (Criteria for France)
  • < 18 years of age
  • Women of childbearing potential unwilling to use appropriate contraception
  • Currently prescribed a statin
  • A known medical history or current diagnosis of any of the following for which statins are indicated in secondary prevention: a) Diabetes; b) Abdominal aortic aneurysm; c) Peripheral arterial disease; d) Stroke; e) Transient ischemic attack (TIA); f) Myocardial infarction (MI); g) Acute coronary syndromes; h) Stable/unstable angina; i) Coronary or other arterial revascularization
  • Known diagnosis of hypercholesterolemia or dyslipidemia
  • Contraindication to rosuvastatin; a) Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to statins; b) History of muscle disorders or statin-related muscle pain; c) Known liver disease (active liver disease, e.g. Hepatitis A, B, C, non-alcoholic fatty liver); d) Chronic kidney disease (creatinine clearance < 30ml/min); e) Currently pregnant or breast feeding; f) Taking cyclosporine; g) Taking atazanavir/ritonavir; h) Taking darolutamide; i) Taking regorafenib
  • Unstable medical or psychological condition that would interfere with trial participation
  • Life expectancy less than 3 months

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Australia
  • Canada

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years, 65+ years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Australia; Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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