Shorter blood thinner combo may cut bleeding risk in heart patients

NCT ID NCT05418556

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized blood-thinner plan can reduce bleeding in people with coronary artery disease who have received a heart stent. About 3,944 participants will either get the usual dual antiplatelet therapy (two blood thinners) or a shorter course followed by just one drug. The goal is to see if the tailored approach causes less bleeding while still preventing heart attacks and stent problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

aspirin, clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a safer antiplatelet strategy that lowers bleeding risk while still preventing heart attacks and stent blockages.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 4 trial, so the drugs are already approved, but the tailored approach may not prove safer or could increase the risk of blood clots. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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  • Ajou University Hospital

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    Suwon, South Korea

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  • Asan Medical Center

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Bucheon Sejong Hospital

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    Bucheon-si, South Korea

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  • Chungbuk National University Hospital

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    Chungju, South Korea

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  • Chungnam National University Hospital

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    Jungnam, South Korea

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  • Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital

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    Jungnam, South Korea

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  • Daegu Catholic Univ Medical Center

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Dankook University Hospital

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    Jungnam, South Korea

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  • Dong-A University Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Dongkang Hospital

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    Ulsan, South Korea

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  • Gangneung Asan Hospital

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    Gangneung, South Korea

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  • Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital

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    Changwon, South Korea

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  • Gyeongsang National University Hospital

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    Jinju, South Korea

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  • Hallym Univ. Medical Center.

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    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

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  • Inje University Busan Paik Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Jeju National University Hospital

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    Jeju City, South Korea

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  • Jeonbuk National University Hospital

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    Jeonju, South Korea

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  • Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Kangwon National University Hospital

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    Chuncheon, South Korea

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  • Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Korea University Anam Hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • Kosin University Gospel Hospital

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    Busan, South Korea

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  • Kyungpook National University Hospital

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital

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    Yangsan, South Korea

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  • The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon ST. Mary's Hospital

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    Daejeon, South Korea

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  • The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • The Catholic University of Korea, ST. Vincent's Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Suwon, South Korea

  • The Catholic University of Korea, Uijeongbu ST. Mary's Hospital

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    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

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  • Ulsan University Hospital

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    Ulsan, South Korea

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  • Veterans Hospital

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    Daegu, South Korea

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  • Veterans Hospital Service Medical Center

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    Seoul, South Korea

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  • dongguk University Medical Center

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    Ilsan, South Korea

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