CT scan could guide safer blood thinner use after TAVI
NCT ID NCT06168370
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a CT scan 3 months after TAVI (aortic valve replacement) can help doctors decide who needs blood thinners and who can stop them. Currently, patients take aspirin for life, which can cause bleeding. The trial will enroll 2,500 people and compare this personalized approach to standard care.
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St. Antonius Hospital
RECRUITINGNieuwegein, Netherlands
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What this could mean
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Active substance
apixaban (a blood thinner)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the risk of blood clots and strokes after TAVI without increasing bleeding, potentially replacing lifelong aspirin for many patients.
What could go wrong
This is a large trial but still experimental. The CT-guided strategy may not prove better than standard care, and some patients may still experience bleeding or clotting events.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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