Heart valve patients needed for safer blood thinner trial

NCT ID NCT04258488

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study compares two types of blood thinners (a newer pill vs. an older one) in 1,300 adults who have a mechanical aortic valve. The goal is to see which is better at preventing blood clots, strokes, and serious bleeding. Participants must be at least 19 years old and at least 3 months past their valve surgery.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Ajou University Hospital

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    Suwon, South Korea

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  • Asan Medical Center

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    Seoul, 138-736, South Korea

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  • Buchen Sejong Hospital

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    Bucheon-si, South Korea

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  • Chonnam National University Hospital

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    Gwangju, South Korea

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  • Dong-A University Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Eulji University Uijeongbu Hospital

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    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

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  • GangNeung Asan Hospital

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    Gangneung, South Korea

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  • Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Korea University Anam Hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

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    Yangsan, South Korea

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  • Samsung Medical Center

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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    Bundang, South Korea

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  • Seoul National University Hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • St. Vincent's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea

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    Suwon, South Korea

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  • Ulsan University Hospital

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    Ulsan, South Korea

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