Blood thinner showdown: could bivalirudin beat heparin for ECMO patients?

NCT ID NCT06275555

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether a drug called bivalirudin is better than the standard drug heparin at preventing blood clots and bleeding in people on ECMO, a machine that helps the heart and lungs. About 154 adults on ECMO will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blood thinners. The goal is to find which one works more safely and effectively.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beijing Anzhen Hospital

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    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China

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