Milvexian for Acute Coronary Syndrome
(LIBREXIA-ACS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a new medication called milvexian to see if it can better prevent serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in patients who are at high risk. The medication works by preventing blood clots, which helps keep blood flowing smoothly.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are on chronic anticoagulation therapy, you may not be eligible to participate.
Is Milvexian generally safe for humans?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Janssen Research & Development, LLC Clinical Trial
Principal Investigator
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults who recently had a heart-related emergency (acute coronary syndrome) with certain risk factors like being over 65, diabetes, or past heart issues. They must not need chronic blood thinners and should have no major bleeding risks or planned heart surgeries after joining the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either milvexian or placebo, in addition to standard-of-care, to evaluate the reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Milvexian
- Placebo
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Lead Sponsor
Joaquin Duato
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Chief Executive Officer since 2022
MBA from ESADE, Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management
Dr. Jijo James, MD
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Chief Medical Officer since 2014
MD from St. Johns Medical College, MPH from Columbia University
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Industry Sponsor
Christopher Boerner
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
PhD in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley; BA in Economics and History from Washington University in St. Louis
Deepak L. Bhatt
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Chief Medical Officer since 2024
MD from Yale University; MSc in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania