New risk score could predict strokes in heart patients despite blood thinners
NCT ID NCT07713537
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to create a better way to predict stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who are already taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), a type of blood thinner. Even with these medications, some patients still have strokes. Researchers will analyze data from 250 patients to design a risk scale that includes clinical, demographic, and other factors. The goal is to identify who remains at high risk so doctors can tailor treatment more effectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a better tool to predict stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients taking blood thinners, potentially preventing strokes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study to develop a risk scale, not a treatment trial. The scale may not prove accurate enough for widespread use.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Germans Trias University Hospital
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Vall d'Hebron University Hospital
RECRUITINGBarcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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