Massive VA study to settle debate: which blood thinner is safer for A-Fib?

NCT ID NCT06953726

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

Summary

This study will compare two widely used blood thinners, apixaban (Eliquis) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto), in about 10,000 veterans with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to see which drug better prevents strokes and major bleeding. Participants must already be taking one of these medications, and all data will be collected from medical records over about 7 years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation atrial flutter Hemorrhage Ischemic Stroke

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Boston VA CSP Coordinating Center

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States

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  • Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33125, United States

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  • Minneapolis VA Call Center

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417, United States

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  • VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02130-4817, United States

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    Contact

  • VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States

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