Blood thinner danger: study probes hidden brain bleeds in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT03571763
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 1,875 people who have had an ischemic stroke and are taking blood thinners to prevent another one. Researchers use MRI scans to see if these medications increase the risk of tiny brain bleeds or major bleeding. The goal is to help doctors choose safer treatments for each patient.
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General Hospital of ShenYang Military Region
RECRUITINGShenyang, China
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