Weekly Finger-Prick test may keep elderly patients safer on blood thinners

NCT ID NCT05561244

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether checking blood clotting levels every week with a small finger-prick device is better than the usual monthly lab test for elderly nursing home residents on blood thinners. The goal was to see which method keeps patients in the safe therapeutic range longer, reducing risks of clots or bleeding. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

What this could mean

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Active substance: CoaguChek INRange® device for capillary INR monitoring
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that weekly at-home finger-prick tests help elderly patients on blood thinners stay in a safer range, reducing clot or bleed risks.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early with only 45 participants, so results are limited. The approach may not work for all patients or settings, and finger-prick tests can be less accurate than lab draws.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atrial fibrillation thrombotic disease venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis stroke disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS STROKE

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Locations

Centre Bellevue-CHU Montpellier

Montpellier, 34090, France
EHPAD " Coté Canal "

Aigues-Mortes, GARD, 30220, France
EHPAD "Docteur Henry Granet"

Aramon, GARD, 30390, France
EHPAD "Jacques Saurin"

Moussac, GARD, 30190, France
EHPAD "Jean Lasserre"

Euzet, GARD, 30360, France
EHPAD "Korian Mas de Lauze"

Nîmes, 30900, France
EHPAD "La BELLE Viste"

Saint-Gély-du-Fesc, Hérault, 34980, France
EHPAD "Les 5 sens Garons"

Garons, GARD, 30128, France
EHPAD "Les Capitelles"

Bernis, GARD, 30620, France
EHPAD "Les Dominicaines"

Ganges, Hérault, 34190, France
EHPAD "Les Jardins de l'Escalette"

Uzès, GARD, 30700, France
EHPAD "Les Jasses"

Fons, GARD, 30730, France
EHPAD "Les Monts d'Aurelle"

Montpellier, Hérault, 34097, France
EHPAD "Les oliviers"

Montfrin, GARD, 30490, France
EHPAD "Ma Maison"

Nîmes, GARD, 30000, France
EHPAD "Résidence les Magnans"

Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues, GARD, 30520, France
EHPAD "Samdo Rochebelle"

Alès, GARD, 30100, France
EHPAD "Sophia la Capitelle"

Meynes, GARD, 30840, France
EHPAD "Villa Rediciano"

Redessan, GARD, 30129, France
EHPAD Korian "Les Meunières"

Lunel, HERAULT, 34400, France
EHPAD La Murelle

Laurens, 34480, France
EHPAD La Pinède

Vergèze, 30310, France
EHPAD Léon Bourgeois

Vilallonga dels Monts, 66740, France
EHPAD Malbosc

Montpellier, HERAULT, 34090, France
EHPAD ORPEA "Château Notre Dame"

Parignargues, GARD, 30730, France
EHPAD Résidence "Les Caprésianes"

Cabrières, GARD, 30210, France
EHPAD Résidence "l'Accueil"

Vauvert, GARD, 30600, France
EHPAD Saint-Vincent de Paul

Le Grau-du-Roi, GARD, 30240, France
EHPAD Serre-Cavalier Sites 1 and 2

Nîmes, GARD, 30000, France
EHPAD du centre hospitalier de Langogne

Langogne, LOZERE, 48300, France
Maison de Retraite Protestante

Montpellier, Hérault, 34090, France
Nîmes University Hospital, Place du Pr. Debré

Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
SCM Médicale St Bauzille de Putois

Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, HERAULT, 34190, France

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