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Placebo for apixaban

Bristol-Myers Squibb · Phase 3 active Small molecule

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no pharmacological effect.

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no pharmacological effect. Used for Control arm in apixaban clinical trials (specific indication depends on parent trial).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo for apixaban
SponsorBristol-Myers Squibb
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance used as a control in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of the active drug through comparison. In this case, it serves as the control arm in phase 3 trials of apixaban, a Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant. Any observed clinical benefit in the placebo group is attributed to natural disease progression, regression to the mean, or the placebo effect.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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