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Recombinant Factor VIIa

Phase 3

Burns | Small molecule | Dermatology |United Therapeutics Corporation|Last Updated: May 26, 2016

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment20

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Clinical trial landscape

Recombinant Factor VIIa · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT00243243Effect of rFVIIa on Peri-operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Major BurnBurns
COMPLETED20 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect of rFVIIa on Peri-operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Major Burn
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Total Number of Blood Components Transfused During and up to 24 Hours Post Operatively
24 hours
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
rFVIIaEXPERIMENTALintravenous administration of rFVIIa (Novoseven; 90 micrograms/kg, IV push, given at start of first surgical incision and again at 1 hr after start of surgery)
ControlPLACEBO_COMPARATORintravenous administration of placebo (sterile water, IV push, given at first surgical incision and again at 1 hr after start of surgery)

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Recombinant Factor VIIaDRUGintravenous infusion of Factor VIIa
PlaceboDRUGintravenous infusion of placebo (sterile water)
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 65 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * Burn wounds * 18-65 years of age * Scheduled excision of burn wound of at least 20 percent TBSA Exclusion Criteria: * Age greater than 65 years * History of blood coagulation disorders * Taking anti-coagulation medication * Contraindication for heparin thera...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Recombinant Factor VIIa

What is Recombinant Factor VIIa used for in burns?

Recombinant Factor VIIa is being studied for use in burns, specifically to reduce peri-operative blood loss in patients undergoing major burn surgery. It is an investigational therapy in Phase 3 clinical development, and it is not yet approved for this indication.

What does Recombinant Factor VIIa target?

Recombinant Factor VIIa targets the coagulation pathway by acting as a clotting factor. It is designed to promote hemostasis and reduce bleeding. In the context of burns, it is being evaluated for its ability to decrease blood loss during surgical procedures.

Who makes Recombinant Factor VIIa?

Recombinant Factor VIIa is being developed by United Therapeutics Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol UTHR. The company is conducting clinical research to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in burn patients.

What phase is Recombinant Factor VIIa in?

Recombinant Factor VIIa is in Phase 3 clinical development for the treatment of burns. It is an investigational drug, meaning it has not yet received regulatory approval and is still undergoing clinical trials to assess its effectiveness and safety.

What clinical trials is Recombinant Factor VIIa in?

Recombinant Factor VIIa has one completed Phase 3 clinical trial, identified by the National Clinical Trial number NCT00243243. This trial, titled 'Effect of rFVIIa on Peri-operative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Major Burn,' enrolled 20 participants in the United States and was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Is Recombinant Factor VIIa the same as rFVIIa?

Yes, Recombinant Factor VIIa is also known as rFVIIa. The clinical trial NCT00243243 uses the abbreviation rFVIIa in its title, confirming that these names refer to the same investigational drug being studied for reducing peri-operative blood loss in major burn surgery.