Trial Outcomes & Findings for NSAIDs vs. Coxibs in the Presence of Aspirin (NCT NCT03699293)

NCT ID: NCT03699293

Last Updated: 2026-05-14

Results Overview

Percent change in AA-induced platelet aggregation measured by light transmission aggregometry in platelet-rich plasma. Measurements were obtained at: * End of 4-week aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period (baseline) * After completion of the first 4-week treatment period following randomization * After completion of the second 4-week treatment period (crossover period) Aspirin 81 mg daily was administered during the run-in period and continued throughout the study. Each participant received celecoxib (200 mg twice daily) and naproxen sodium (550 mg twice daily) in two separate treatment periods in a randomized crossover design. The primary analysis was performed within-subject, comparing platelet aggregation during celecoxib exposure versus naproxen exposure.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

End of 4-week aspirin run-in period and after completion of each 4-week treatment period

Results posted on

2026-05-14

Participant Flow

Eight participants (8) completed a 4-week aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period prior to randomization. All participants were then randomized to one of two treatment sequences.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium , 3) ASA + Celecoxib
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Aspirin run-in (Baseline)
STARTED
4
4
Aspirin run-in (Baseline)
COMPLETED
3
3
Aspirin run-in (Baseline)
NOT COMPLETED
1
1
Treatment Period 1 (Post Randomization )
STARTED
3
3
Treatment Period 1 (Post Randomization )
COMPLETED
3
3
Treatment Period 1 (Post Randomization )
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Treatment Period 2 (Crossover)
STARTED
3
3
Treatment Period 2 (Crossover)
COMPLETED
3
2
Treatment Period 2 (Crossover)
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium , 3) ASA + Celecoxib
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Aspirin run-in (Baseline)
Withdrawal by Subject
1
1
Treatment Period 2 (Crossover)
Adverse Event
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

no major differences between the groups

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA +Sodium , 3) ASA + Celecoxib
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Total
n=6 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants • no major differences between the groups
0 Participants
n=504 Participants • no major differences between the groups
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants • no major differences between the groups
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
3 Participants
n=1512 Participants • no major differences between the groups
3 Participants
n=504 Participants • no major differences between the groups
6 Participants
n=2016 Participants • no major differences between the groups
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants • no major differences between the groups
0 Participants
n=504 Participants • no major differences between the groups
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants • no major differences between the groups
Age, Continuous
30 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 38 • n=1512 Participants
56.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4 • n=504 Participants
45.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.0 • n=2016 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
2 Participants
n=1512 Participants
3 Participants
n=504 Participants
5 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
1 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
1 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
1 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
1 Participants
n=1512 Participants
3 Participants
n=504 Participants
4 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=1512 Participants
0 Participants
n=504 Participants
0 Participants
n=2016 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
3 Participants
n=1512 Participants
3 Participants
n=504 Participants
6 Participants
n=2016 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: End of 4-week aspirin run-in period and after completion of each 4-week treatment period

Population: One subject who was randomized to the ASA+ Naproxen Arm in the treatment period 1 was withdrawn due to adverse event

Percent change in AA-induced platelet aggregation measured by light transmission aggregometry in platelet-rich plasma. Measurements were obtained at: * End of 4-week aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period (baseline) * After completion of the first 4-week treatment period following randomization * After completion of the second 4-week treatment period (crossover period) Aspirin 81 mg daily was administered during the run-in period and continued throughout the study. Each participant received celecoxib (200 mg twice daily) and naproxen sodium (550 mg twice daily) in two separate treatment periods in a randomized crossover design. The primary analysis was performed within-subject, comparing platelet aggregation during celecoxib exposure versus naproxen exposure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium, 3) ASA + Celecoxib
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Change in Arachidonic Acid (AA)-Induced Platelet Aggregation
End of 4-week aspirin (run in period)
2.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 0.7
3.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 4.9
Change in Arachidonic Acid (AA)-Induced Platelet Aggregation
End of Treatment period 1 (post randomization)
1.4 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 1.6
3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 0
Change in Arachidonic Acid (AA)-Induced Platelet Aggregation
End of Treatment period 2(Crossover)
6.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 7.8
31.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 34.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: End of 4-week aspirin run-in period and after completion of each 4-week treatment period

Population: One subject who was randomized to the ASA+ Naproxen Arm in the treatment period 1 was withdrawn due to adverse event

Percent change in collagen-induced platelet aggregation measured by light transmission aggregometry in platelet-rich plasma. Measurements were obtained at: * End of aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period (baseline) * After completion of the first 4-week treatment period following randomization * After completion of the second 4-week treatment period (crossover period) Aspirin 81 mg daily was continued throughout the study. Each participant received celecoxib (200 mg twice daily) and naproxen sodium (550 mg twice daily) in two separate treatment periods in a randomized crossover design. The primary analysis compared within-subject differences between celecoxib and naproxen exposure periods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium, 3) ASA + Celecoxib
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Change in Collagen-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
Aspirin run-in period
55.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 20.4
68.0 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 18.4
Change in Collagen-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment Period 1( post randomization)
-0.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 3.7
-12.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 14.8
Change in Collagen-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment Period 2 ( Crossover)
-10.7 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 8.2
-6 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 3.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: End of 4-week aspirin run-in period and after completion of each 4-week treatment period.

Population: One subject who was randomized to the ASA+ Naproxen Arm in the treatment period 1 was withdrawn due to adverse event

Percent change in ADP-induced platelet aggregation measured by light transmission aggregometry in platelet-rich plasma. Measurements were obtained at: * End of 4-week aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period (baseline) * After completion of the first 4-week treatment period following randomization * After completion of the second 4-week treatment period (crossover period) Aspirin 81 mg daily was administered during the run-in period and continued throughout the study. This was a randomized crossover study in which each participant received celecoxib (200 mg twice daily) and naproxen sodium (550 mg twice daily) in two separate treatment periods. The primary analysis compared within-subject differences in platelet aggregation between celecoxib exposure and naproxen exposure periods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium, 3) ASA + Celecoxib
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Change in Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)-Induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
Aspirin Run in Period
60.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 11.0
64.0 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 14.4
Change in Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)-Induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment period 1 (Post randomization)
-27 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 22
0.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 0.7
Change in Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP)-Induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment period 2 (Crossover)
-6.6 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 6.7
-3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 8.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: End of 4-week aspirin run-in period and after completion of each 4-week treatment period.

Population: One subject who was randomized to the ASA+ Naproxen Arm in the treatment period 1 was withdrawn due to adverse event

Percent change in epinephrine induced platelet aggregation measured by light transmission aggregometry in platelet-rich plasma. Measurements were obtained at: * End of 4-week aspirin 81 mg daily run-in period (baseline) * After completion of the first 4-week treatment period following randomization * After completion of the second 4-week treatment period (crossover period) Aspirin 81 mg daily was administered during the run-in period and continued throughout the study. This was a randomized crossover study in which each participant received celecoxib (200 mg twice daily) and naproxen sodium (550 mg twice daily) in two separate treatment periods. The primary analysis compared within-subject differences in platelet aggregation between celecoxib exposure and naproxen exposure periods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Sequence 1: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Celecoxib, 3) ASA + Naproxen Sodium
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Sequence 2: 1) Aspirin Run in Period, 2) ASA + Naproxen Sodium, 3) ASA + Celecoxib
n=3 Participants
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and will continue aspirin throughout the study. Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks and then celecoxib 200 mg twice daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Change in Epinephrine-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
Aspirin run-in period
23.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 6.8
10.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 3.5
Change in Epinephrine-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment 1 (Post randomization)
5.3 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 3.0
2.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 3.5
Change in Epinephrine-induced Platelet Aggregation (%)
End of Treatment 2 (Crossover)
36.0 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 21.2
19.5 Percent Aggregation (%)
Standard Deviation 20.0

Adverse Events

Aspirin Run in Period

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

ASA + Celecoxib Treatment Period

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

ASA + Naproxen Sodium Treatment Period

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Aspirin Run in Period
n=8 participants at risk
All participants will receive aspirin 81 mg once daily during a 4-week run-in period and throughout the study
ASA + Celecoxib Treatment Period
n=6 participants at risk
Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive celecoxib 200 mg twice
ASA + Naproxen Sodium Treatment Period
n=6 participants at risk
Following randomization, participants assigned to this sequence will receive naproxen sodium 550 mg twice daily for 4 weeks, in addition to Aspirin
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal indigestion
0.00%
0/8 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
0.00%
0/6 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
Gastrointestinal disorders
Acute Gastritis [1]
0.00%
0/8 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
0.00%
0/6 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
Nervous system disorders
Carpal tunnel syndrome [1]
0.00%
0/8 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
0.00%
0/6 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Vaginal pain [1]
0.00%
0/8 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
0.00%
0/6 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 12 weeks from enrollment
Aspirin, naproxen, and celecoxib have been extensively studied and each drug's overall adverse event profile has been well described. For the purpose of this trial, All SAEs, AEs which are not serious but which lead to permanent discontinuation of study medication, and AEs necessitating subject withdrawal will be captured

Additional Information

Director of Clinical Trials

Sinai Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development

Phone: 443-244-1497

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place