Which blood thinner is safer Long-Term after a stent?

NCT ID NCT02044250

First seen May 17, 2026 ยท Last updated May 17, 2026

Summary

This study looked at over 5,500 people with coronary heart disease who had a drug-coated stent placed. After taking two blood thinners for about a year, participants were switched to either clopidogrel or aspirin alone. The goal was to see which single drug better prevents heart attacks, strokes, and serious bleeding over two years.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul, 110-744, South Korea

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