Blood thinner safety showdown: to stop or not to stop during heart procedures?

NCT ID NCT04977076

First seen Jun 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether it is safer to keep taking or temporarily stop blood thinners (DOACs) in people with atrial fibrillation and heart disease who need a heart procedure like angiography or stenting. About 1,270 adults will be randomly assigned to either continue or pause their medication. The main goal is to see which approach causes fewer major bleeding events.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Zuyderland MC

    RECRUITING

    Heerlen, Limburg, 6419PC, Netherlands

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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