Blood thinner combo shows promise for leg artery disease

NCT ID NCT05009862

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how the blood thinner rivaroxaban, taken with aspirin, affects blood vessel health and clotting in 60 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Participants received low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin or aspirin plus placebo. The goal was to see if the combination improves blood vessel function and reduces platelet activation. The study is complete and helps understand how this treatment works for PAD symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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