Blood thinner showdown: which is safer for clots?

NCT ID NCT02559856

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study compared two common blood thinners, rivaroxaban and apixaban, to see which causes less bleeding in people with blood clots. It involved 72 adults with new clots in the legs or lungs. The main goal was to test if a larger study is possible, not to declare a winner.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hamilton General Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada

  • Hôtel-Dieu de Sherbrooke

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1G 2E8, Canada

  • The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G3, Canada

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