Hip fracture patients at heart risk may benefit from dual blood thinners

NCT ID NCT07228663

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a combination of two blood thinners (rivaroxaban and aspirin) can prevent heart attacks and blood clots in patients who had a hip fracture surgery and also suffered a heart injury. About 100 adults aged 45 and older will be randomly assigned to either the combo for 90 days or standard clot-prevention treatment for 30 days. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

rivaroxaban and aspirin

What this could lead to

If this pilot succeeds, it could lead to a larger trial testing whether a combination of blood thinners can prevent heart attacks and blood clots after hip fracture surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study (100 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The combination therapy also carries a risk of bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hip fracture venous thromboembolism prevention target

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Humanitas Research Hospital

    Milan, Italy

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  • Juravinski Hospital

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3, Canada

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  • St.Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

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