Study aims to solve blood thinner dilemma after brain stent

NCT ID NCT05257824

Summary

This study aimed to find the safest length of time for patients to take two blood-thinning medications after having a stent placed to treat an unruptured brain aneurysm. Researchers compared taking the medications for 6 months versus 12 months to see which duration better prevented strokes caused by clots while also minimizing the risk of serious bleeding. The goal was to provide clearer guidance for doctors on how long to continue this important but risky medication regimen.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, 05505, South Korea

  • Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital

    Sejong, Chungcheongnam-do, 30099, South Korea

  • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

    Daegu, 42601, South Korea

  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

    Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea

  • Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea

  • Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital

    Seoul, 04401, South Korea

  • Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital

    Uijeongbu-si, 11765, South Korea

  • Yonsei University Gangnam Severance Hospital

    Seoul, 06273, South Korea

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