New blood test may improve how we monitor clotting medications

NCT ID NCT04822363

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a new blood test that measures platelet activity and compared it to the current standard test. Researchers gave aspirin and clopidogrel to 112 healthy and severely obese volunteers to see how accurate the new test is. The goal is to find a simpler, faster way to check if anti-clotting drugs are working properly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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