About Xarelto Clinical Studies

ABOUT XARELTO® CLINICAL STUDIES
FAST FACTS
• Xarelto® (rivaroxaban) is a novel, oral direct Factor Xa inhibitor. On September 30, 2008, the
European Commission granted marketing approval for ‘Xarelto’ for the prevention of venous
blood clots in adult patients undergoing elective (planned) hip or knee replacement surgery.
‘Xarelto’ received its first marketing approval in Canada on September 15, 2008, for the
prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients who have undergone elective
total hip or total knee replacement surgery. ‘Xarelto’ was submitted in July 2008 for approval to
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On approval, Ortho-McNeil, a Division of Ortho-
McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., will market the drug in the United States. In addition to
the FDA submission, filings are under review with regulatory agencies in more than 10 other
countries
• ‘Xarelto’ is also in advanced development in a range of indications for the prevention and/or
treatment of potentially deadly blood clots
• The extensive clinical trial program for ‘Xarelto’ makes it the most studied oral anticoagulant in
the world today. More than 60,000 patients are expected to be enrolled in the ‘Xarelto’ clinical
development program, which will evaluate the product in the prevention and treatment of a broad
range of blood-clotting disorders listed below:
RECORD: VTE prevention following elective (planned) hip or knee replacement surgery (Phase III;
completed)
MAGELLAN: VTE prevention in hospitalized, medically ill patients (Phase III)
EINSTEIN: VTE treatment (Phase III)
ROCKET AF: Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (Phase III)
ATLAS ACS TIMI 46: Secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome (Phase II)
1
RECORD: Venous Blood Clot Prevention in Major Orthopedic Surgery
REgulation of Coagulation in major Orthopedic surgery reducing the Risk of DVT and PE
RECORD is a global program of four trials in more than 12,500 patients, comparing Xarelto®
(rivaroxaban) and enoxaparin in the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after
elective (planned) hip or knee replacement surgery.
RECORD comprised four pivotal Phase III clinical trials that compared ‘Xarelto’ taken as one
tablet, once-daily, with subcutaneous enoxaparin.
RECORD1 and 2: total hip replacement surgery1,2

• RECORD1: Both treatments continued for 35+/-4 days
• RECORD2: ‘Xarelto’ continued for 35+/-4 days; enoxaparin for 12+/- 2 days
RECORD3 and 4: total knee replacement surgery3,4

‘Xarelto’ demonstrated superior efficacy for the primary endpoint over enoxaparin in the four
RECORD trials, including head-to-head comparisons (RECORD1, 3 and 4), and a
comparison of extended-duration (5 weeks) ‘Xarelto’ with short-duration (2 weeks)
enoxaparin (RECORD2). RECORD4 was the first trial to evaluate ‘Xarelto’ against
enoxaparin 30 mg injected subcutaneously twice-daily, which is the U.S.-approved treatment
regimen for enoxaparin. In all four trials, ‘Xarelto’ and enoxaparin had comparable safety
profiles, including low rates of major bleeding.
Results of a pre-specified pooled analysis of RECORD1, 2 and 3 showed that ‘Xarelto’

significantly reduced the composite of symptomatic VTE and all-cause mortality during the 2-
week active controlled period by 56% compared with enoxaparin (0.4% versus 0.8%,
respectively; odds ratio: 0.44; p<0.005) whilst maintaining a comparable safety profile.
Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicentre, double-

dummy
Patient numbers > 12,500
Interventions RECORD1: Oral ‘Xarelto’ 10 mg once-daily for 35+/-4 days
versus subcutaneous enoxaparin 40 mg once-daily 35+/-4
days
RECORD2: Oral ‘Xarelto’ 10 mg once-daily for 35+/-4 days
versus subcutaneous enoxaparin 40 mg once-daily for
12+/-2 days followed by placebo
versus subcutaneous enoxaparin 40 mg once-daily for
12+/-2 days
versus subcutaneous enoxaparin 30 mg twice-daily for
12+/-2 days
In RECORD1, 2 and 3, enoxaparin was given the evening
before surgery, whereas ‘Xarelto’ was given 6 – 8 hours
after surgery. In RECORD4, both therapies were given
post operatively (‘Xarelto’ 6 – 8 hours and enoxaparin 12 –
24 hours post operatively)
Primary efficacy endpoint Composite of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), non-fatal
pulmonary embolism (PE), all-cause mortality
2
Main safety endpoint Major bleeding
Approvals and regulatory ‘Xarelto’ is a novel, oral direct Factor Xa inhibitor taken as one
filings tablet, once-daily. On September 30, 2008, the European
Commission granted marketing approval for ‘Xarelto’ for the
prevention of venous blood clots in adult patients undergoing
elective (planned) hip or knee replacement surgery. ‘Xarelto’
received its first marketing approval in Canada on September
15, 2008, for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events
(VTE) in patients who have undergone elective total hip or total
knee replacement surgery. On July 30, 2008, the new drug
application (NDA) for ‘Xarelto’ was submitted to the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA). Filings are also under review
with regulatory agencies in more than 10 other countries
For the results of RECORD1, 2, 3 and 4, please refer to the “ABOUT RECORD STUDIES”
backgrounder.
EINSTEIN: Venous Blood Clot Treatment

Evaluating oral, direct Factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban in patients with acute symptomatic
deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
Program of three studies comparing rivaroxaban and enoxaparin plus a vitamin K antagonist
in the treatment of symptomatic, and prevention of recurrent, venous blood clots in patients
with acute symptomatic deep vein thrombosis (EINSTEIN-DVT) and acute symptomatic
pulmonary embolism (EINSTEIN-PE). The long-term ability of rivaroxaban to prevent
symptomatic, recurrent venous blood clots will be investigated in the EINSTEIN-Extension
study in patients who have already completed 6 or 12 months of treatment with rivaroxaban
or a vitamin K antagonist.
Study design Randomized, open-label, parallel-group, multicenter

Patient numbers ~7,500
Interventions EINSTEIN-DVT and EINSTEIN-PE: Oral rivaroxaban 15
mg twice-daily for 3 weeks followed by 20 mg once-daily
versus enoxaparin for at least 5 days (1 mg/kg twice-daily),
plus vitamin K antagonist titrated to an International
Normalized Ratio of 2.5 (range: 2.0 – 3.0). Both treatments
given for either 3, 6, or 12 months
EINSTEIN-Extension: Oral rivaroxaban 20 mg once-daily
versus placebo in patients who have already completed 6
or 12 months of treatment with rivaroxaban or a vitamin K
antagonist (the treatment itself is also given for 6 or 12
months)
Primary efficacy endpoint Symptomatic, recurrent VTE – the composite of recurrent DVT,
or fatal or non-fatal PE
Principle safety outcome Combination of major and clinically relevant non-major
bleeding events
Expected regulatory filing 2010
date*
3
ROCKET AF: Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Rivaroxaban Once daily oral direct Factor Xa inhibition Compared with vitamin K antagonist
for the prevention of stroke and Embolism Trial in Atrial Fibrillation
Major outcomes study to compare the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban and warfarin for the
prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter

Patient numbers ~14,000
Interventions Oral rivaroxaban 20 mg once-daily (15 mg once-daily for
those with moderate renal impairment at screening)
Warfarin once-daily titrated to an International Normalized
Ratio of 2.5
Both treatments given for an expected average of 18
months. The minimum treatment period is 12 months and
some patients will receive treatment for over 24 months
Primary efficacy endpoint Composite of stroke and non-CNS systemic embolism (blood
clots outside of the brain)
Principle safety endpoint Composite of major and non-major clinically relevant bleeding
events
date*
MAGELLAN: VTE prevention in hospitalized, medically ill patients
Multicenter, rAndomized, parallel Group Efficacy and safety study for the prevention of VTE
in hospitalized medically iLL patients comparing rivaroxabAN with enoxaparin
Phase III study comparing rivaroxaban with enoxaparin in hospitalized, medically ill patients.
Study design Multi-national, randomized, double-blind study

Patient numbers ~ 8,000 patients
Interventions Rivaroxaban 10 mg once-daily administered for 35+/-4
days
Subcutaneous enoxaparin 40 mg once-daily administered
for 10+/-4 days
Primary efficacy endpoint Composite of asymptomatic proximal DVT detected by bilateral

ultrasound, symptomatic DVT, non-fatal PE and VTE-related
death
Primary safety endpoint Major bleeding and non-major clinically relevant bleeding
date*
4
ATLAS ACS TIMI 46: Secondary Prevention in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anti-Xa Therapy to Lower cardiovascular events in Addition to aspirin with/without
thienopyridine therapy in Subjects with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Phase II dose-finding study of rivaroxaban in the secondary prevention of acute coronary

syndrome in patients who are treated with aspirin alone or aspirin plus a thienopyridine
(compounds such as clopidogrel, which prevent platelet aggregation).
Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter

Patient numbers > 3,000 patients
Interventions Rivaroxaban daily doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg
either as OD or BID regimen
Placebo
Treatments given for 6 months
Safety endpoints Adverse events, clinical laboratory tests, electrocardiograms,
vital signs, bleeding events
Primary efficacy outcome Combined incidence of death, MI (first or subsequent), stroke,
or severe recurrent ischemia requiring revascularization in
ACS patients receiving either aspirin or aspirin plus
clopidogrel.
Expected regulatory filing 2011/2012

date*
*Please note that these timings may be subject to change as the studies progress.
To learn more about VTE please visit www.thrombosisadviser.com
To learn more about ‘Xarelto’ please visit www.xarelto.com
References
1. Eriksson BI. N Engl J Med 2008; 358: 2765-2775.

2. Kakkar AK. Lancet 2008; 372: 1-9.
3. Lassen MR. N Engl J Med 2008; 358: 2777-2786.
4. Turpie A, Bauer K, Davidson B, et al. Comparison of rivaroxaban--an oral, direct factor Xa inhibitor--and subcutaneous
enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis after total knee replacement (RECORD4: a phase 3 study). Abstract F85 presented at
European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2008 Annual Meeting; 29 May – 1 June,
2008; Nice, France.

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ABOUT XARELTO® CLINICAL STUDIES

MAGELLAN: VTE prevention in hospitalized, medically ill patients (Phase III)

EINSTEIN: VTE treatment (Phase III)

RECORD1 and 2: total hip replacement surgery1,2

RECORD3 and 4: total knee replacement surgery3,4

Results of a pre-specified pooled analysis of RECORD1, 2 and 3 showed that ‘Xarelto’

Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicentre, double-

EINSTEIN: Venous Blood Clot Treatment

Study design Randomized, open-label, parallel-group, multicenter

Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter

MAGELLAN: VTE prevention in hospitalized, medically ill patients

Study design Multi-national, randomized, double-blind study

Primary efficacy endpoint Composite of asymptomatic proximal DVT detected by bilateral

Phase II dose-finding study of rivaroxaban in the secondary prevention of acute coronary

Study design Randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, multicenter

Expected regulatory filing 2011/2012

To learn more about VTE please visit www.thrombosisadviser.com

To learn more about ‘Xarelto’ please visit www.xarelto.com

1. Eriksson BI. N Engl J Med 2008; 358: 2765-2775.

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