Trial Outcomes & Findings for Adjuvant Low Dose Aspirin in Colorectal Cancer (NCT NCT02647099)

NCT ID: NCT02647099

Last Updated: 2026-03-13

Results Overview

Number of participants with local recurrence, distant metastases or death from same cancer within 3 years from randomization

Recruitment status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study phase

PHASE3

Target enrollment

626 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 years

Results posted on

2026-03-13

Participant Flow

First patient initial screening April 6, 2016. Last patient initial screening April 28, 2021. First patient randomized April 7, 2016. Last patient randomized July 19, 2021.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Aspirin
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Overall Study
STARTED
313
313
Overall Study
COMPLETED
311
312
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Aspirin
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
1

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Aspirin
n=313 Participants
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=313 Participants
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Total
n=626 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=313 Participants
0 Participants
n=313 Participants
0 Participants
n=626 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
147 Participants
n=313 Participants
140 Participants
n=313 Participants
287 Participants
n=626 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
166 Participants
n=313 Participants
173 Participants
n=313 Participants
339 Participants
n=626 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
164 Participants
n=313 Participants
160 Participants
n=313 Participants
324 Participants
n=626 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
149 Participants
n=313 Participants
153 Participants
n=313 Participants
302 Participants
n=626 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Region of Enrollment
Sweden
244 Participants
n=313 Participants
245 Participants
n=313 Participants
489 Participants
n=626 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Norway
32 Participants
n=313 Participants
37 Participants
n=313 Participants
69 Participants
n=626 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Denmark
19 Participants
n=313 Participants
14 Participants
n=313 Participants
33 Participants
n=626 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Finland
18 Participants
n=313 Participants
17 Participants
n=313 Participants
35 Participants
n=626 Participants
Tumour location
Right colon
137 Participants
n=313 Participants
142 Participants
n=313 Participants
279 Participants
n=626 Participants
Tumour location
Left colon
71 Participants
n=313 Participants
66 Participants
n=313 Participants
137 Participants
n=626 Participants
Tumour location
Colon (side not specified)
1 Participants
n=313 Participants
2 Participants
n=313 Participants
3 Participants
n=626 Participants
Tumour location
Rectum
104 Participants
n=313 Participants
103 Participants
n=313 Participants
207 Participants
n=626 Participants
Somatic alteration
PIK3CA exon 9/20 hotspot mutations
157 Participants
n=313 Participants
157 Participants
n=313 Participants
314 Participants
n=626 Participants
Somatic alteration
Other PI3K alterations
156 Participants
n=313 Participants
156 Participants
n=313 Participants
312 Participants
n=626 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Number of participants with local recurrence, distant metastases or death from same cancer within 3 years from randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aspirin
n=313 Participants
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=313 Participants
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Time To Recurrence (TTR)
24 Participants
50 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 years

Number of participants with local recurrence, distant metastases, a new malignant neoplasm, or death from any cause within 3 years from randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aspirin
n=313 Participants
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=313 Participants
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Disease Free Survival (DFS)
38 Participants
65 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 5 years

Death from any cause within 5 years from randomization

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 year and 3 years

Population: The safety population consists of participants who received at least one container of the study drug.

The frequency and severity of severe adverse events in the safety population

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Aspirin
n=309 Participants
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=311 Participants
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events (AE)
Severe adverse events
52 Participants
36 Participants
Frequency and Severity of Adverse Events (AE)
Non-severe adverse events
134 Participants
110 Participants

Adverse Events

Aspirin

Serious events: 52 serious events
Other events: 134 other events
Deaths: 25 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 36 serious events
Other events: 110 other events
Deaths: 32 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Aspirin
n=309 participants at risk
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=311 participants at risk
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac infarction
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Stoma complication
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Cerebral aneurysm
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholecystitis
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.64%
2/311 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Covid-19 infection
0.65%
2/309 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
General disorders
Death, unknown cause
0.65%
2/309 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diverticulitis
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Vascular disorders
Deep vein thrombosis
2.9%
9/309 • Number of events 9 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
2.3%
7/311 • Number of events 7 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Vascular disorders
Embolism left cardiac ventricle
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Nervous system disorders
Facial paralysis
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Gastroenteritis
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hemorrhage
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hernia
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ileus
3.6%
11/309 • Number of events 11 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.64%
2/311 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Injury
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.96%
3/311 • Number of events 3 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Vascular disorders
Ischemic stroke
0.65%
2/309 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Cardiac disorders
Pacemaker surgery
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Parastomal hernia
0.65%
2/309 • Number of events 3 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perianal abscess
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Peritoneal abcess
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Planned gynecological surgery
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Planned orthopaedic surgery
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Appendicitis
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Cardiac disorders
Atrial fibrillation
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac arrest
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Immune system disorders
Allergic reaction
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anastomotic leak
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Immune system disorders
Polyangiitis
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Post-surgical infection
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Presacral abcess
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Vascular disorders
Pulmonary embolism
1.3%
4/309 • Number of events 4 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.96%
3/311 • Number of events 3 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Pyelitis
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Renal and urinary disorders
Pyuria
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Rectal blowout
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Cardiac disorders
ST segment elevation
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Suspected cancer recurrence
0.00%
0/309 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
Thyroid cancer
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Toxic hepatitis
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.00%
0/311 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Vascular disorders
Transient ischemic attack
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.32%
1/311 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Infections and infestations
Urinary tract infection
0.32%
1/309 • Number of events 1 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
0.64%
2/311 • Number of events 2 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Aspirin
n=309 participants at risk
One tablet acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 160 mg, orally once daily for three years
Placebo
n=311 participants at risk
One tablet placebo orally once daily for three years
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Adverse event of the hematologic organ system
16.5%
51/309 • Number of events 77 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
10.6%
33/311 • Number of events 39 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Adverse event of the skin
6.5%
20/309 • Number of events 22 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
5.8%
18/311 • Number of events 20 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Adverse event of the gastrointestinal organ system
16.8%
52/309 • Number of events 72 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
15.8%
49/311 • Number of events 65 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
5.8%
18/309 • Number of events 23 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.
6.4%
20/311 • Number of events 24 • From the date when a participant first received the study drug until end of follow-up (maximum 3 years from randomization), or until an outcome (recurrence/death), or until the participant dropped out of the trial.
Non-serious adverse events were monitored without regard to the specific Adverse Event Term.

Additional Information

Anna Martling

Karolinska Institute

Phone: +46852482725

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