New tool aims to help blood clot patients choose wisely on blood thinners

NCT ID NCT07659106

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a decision aid for people who have had a first blood clot and must decide whether to stop or continue blood thinners after at least 3 months of treatment. The aid provides balanced information on risks and benefits and helps clarify personal values. Researchers will measure whether it reduces confusion and improves knowledge in 850 participants across 12 Canadian clinics.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Patient decision aid (behavioural intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this decision aid could help patients and doctors make more informed, values-based choices about blood thinner use after a first blood clot.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioural study, not a drug trial, so it won't directly treat or cure the condition. The aid may not change outcomes like clot recurrence or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary embolism venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

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Contacts and locations

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  • Ottawa Hospital - General Campus

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada

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  • Research Institute of McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1, Canada

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  • Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

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  • University of Calgary

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada

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  • Vancouver General Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1N1, Canada

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