Could pregnant women safely stop aspirin earlier? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT06108947
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This trial looks at whether pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia can safely stop taking daily aspirin at 24-28 weeks instead of continuing until 36 weeks. Around 300 women will be randomly assigned to either stop or continue aspirin. The goal is to see if stopping early leads to the same low rate of preterm preeclampsia, potentially reducing medication burden.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid)
- What this could lead to
- If stopping aspirin early is safe, it could simplify care for many pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia, reducing unnecessary medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, open-label trial, so results may not apply broadly. Stopping aspirin could increase preeclampsia risk in some women.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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St. Olavs hospital
RECRUITINGTrondheim, Norway
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