Could a clot-busting drug help stroke patients on blood thinners? new trial aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07621796

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

Summary

This study tests whether the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is safe and effective for people having a stroke who took a blood thinner (DOAC) within the last 48 hours. About 660 adults will receive either tenecteplase or a placebo within 4.5 hours of stroke symptoms. The goal is to see if the drug reduces disability at 90 days without causing dangerous bleeding in the brain.

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  • Hackensack Meridian Health - Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    Neptune City, New Jersey, 07753, United States

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