Blood thinner edoxaban studied in patients 80 and older with irregular heartbeat
NCT ID NCT05804747
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how safe and effective the blood thinner edoxaban is for preventing strokes in people aged 80 or older with a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. Researchers followed over 1,200 patients in Korea who were already prescribed edoxaban by their doctors. The goal was to gather real-world information on bleeding risks and stroke prevention in this older group.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,204 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will include participants who are prescribed with edoxaban at the discretion of the physician within 8 weeks prior to enrollment. Data documentation will occur every 6 (± 90 days) and 12 months (± 90 days) from the start of edoxaban treatment. Patient visits will be conducted according to regular clinical care and should not be influenced by the foreseen data documentation time points.
- Ages
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80 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * NVAF participants aged ≥ 80 years old * Participants who are determined to be prescribed with edoxaban at the discretion of the physician within 8 weeks prior to enrollment according to Package information * Participants who can return to the site in person for face-to-face visits * Written informed consent for participation in the study (ICF) Exclusion Criteria: * Planning to participate or simultaneously participating in any interventional study * Life expectancy \< 1 year No influence on prescribing behavior as participants will only be included in the study after the physicians have made the clinical decision to prescribe edoxaban.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Asan Medical Center
Seoul, 05505, South Korea
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Catholic University of Korea Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital
Daejeon, 34943, South Korea
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Catholic University of Korea Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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Catholic University of Korea St. Vincent's Hospital
Suwon, 16247, South Korea
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Chonnam Natinal University Hospital
Gwangju, 61469, South Korea
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Chosun University Hospital
Gwangju, 61453, South Korea
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Chung-Ang University Hosptial
Seoul, 06973, South Korea
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Chungnam University Hospital
Daejeon, 35015, South Korea
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Dankook University Hospital
Cheonan, 31116, South Korea
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Dong-A University Hospital
Busan, 49201, South Korea
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Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital
Seoul, 07804, South Korea
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Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Incheon, 21565, South Korea
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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Seoul, 06273, South Korea
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Gyeongsang National University Hospital
Jinju, 52727, South Korea
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Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Seoul, 03181, South Korea
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Kangwon National University Hospital
Chuncheon, 24289, South Korea
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Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Daegu, 41931, South Korea
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Korea University Anam Hospital
Seoul, 02841, South Korea
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Korea University Ansan Hospital
Ansan, 15355, South Korea
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Korea University Guro Hospital
Seoul, 08308, South Korea
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Korea Veterans Health Medical Center
Seoul, 05368, South Korea
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KyungHee University Hospital at GangDong
Seoul, 05278, South Korea
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National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital
Goyang, 10444, South Korea
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Pusan National University Hospital
Busan, 49241, South Korea
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Samsung Changwon Center
Changwon, 51353, South Korea
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, 06351, South Korea
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, 13620, South Korea
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Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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Severance Hospital
Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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Soonchunhyang University Hospital
Cheonan, 31151, South Korea
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Ulsan University Hospital
Ulsan, 44033, South Korea
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Wonju Severance Christian Hospital
Wŏnju, 26426, South Korea
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Wonkwang University Hospital
Iksan, 54538, South Korea
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