Can a blood thinner protect Kids' hearts after kawasaki? small study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06978439
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests the blood thinner Rivaroxaban in 10 Chinese children who developed giant coronary artery aneurysms after Kawasaki disease. The goal is to see if a specially adjusted dose can prevent new blood clots in the heart arteries while keeping bleeding risks low. Children will be followed for at least 6 months to track clots, major heart events, and any bleeding problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto), a blood thinner
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a safe and effective dosing strategy for Rivaroxaban to prevent dangerous blood clots in children with giant coronary artery aneurysms after Kawasaki disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 10 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The main risk is bleeding, which can be serious.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Hospital of Fudan University
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201102, China
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