Can a blood thinner combo save limbs in diabetes and hypertension?

NCT ID NCT07832578

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First seen Sep 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Summary

Researchers compare low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin with aspirin alone in adults aged 40 to 70 who have chronic limb-threatening ischemia along with diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The trial tests whether the combination reduces major limb events like amputation and major cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke over six months. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and monitored for bleeding, wound healing, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin
What this could lead to
If the combination works better than aspirin alone, it could offer a way to reduce limb amputations and heart problems in people with narrowed leg arteries.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with 78 participants, so results may not hold in larger groups. The combination also carries a risk of bleeding, which researchers monitor.

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Study facts

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Phase

Early phase 1

The earliest testing in people: a first look at safety, in a very small group.

Participants

About 78 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients of CLTI managed conservatively * ASA score of 3 or more * Age 40-70 yrs * Diagnosed case of Diabetes mellitus type 2 (HbA1c \>8) * Blood Pressue ( \>130/90 , \<180/100 ) * Hypercholestrolemia (Total cholesterol ≥200 mg/dL ) * ABPI \< 0.6 * Claudication distance \< 100 meters * Provided written informed consent (for prospective or interventional studies) Exclusion Criteria: * Cholesterol \>300mg/dl * HbA1c \>12 mg/dl * Previous amputation or debridement of vascular ulcers * Diagnosed varicose veins * History of SEPS(subfacial endoscopic perforator surgery) * Active bleeding disorder * Recent major surgery (\<1 month) * Renal failure requiring dialysis * Coagulopathy * Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Locations

  • Mayo Hospital Lahore

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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