Heart drug study halted early: did painkiller weaken blood thinner?

NCT ID NCT03476369

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether the painkiller fentanyl reduces the effectiveness of the blood thinner ticagrelor in people getting a heart stent. It included 45 adults undergoing a stent procedure. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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Locations

  • The Guthrie Clinic

    Sayre, Pennsylvania, 18840, United States

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