New blood thinner could reduce clot risks in heart surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06276010
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a drug called nafamostat mesilate to the standard blood thinner heparin in 80 adults who need a heart-lung machine (ECMO) after heart surgery. The goal is to see which drug better prevents dangerous blood clots while causing fewer bleeding problems. Participants will be monitored for clot events and bleeding complications during their ECMO treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 18 years old 2. VA-ECMO or VV-ECMO was accepted after cardiac surgery. 3. The ECMO treatment team believes that systemic anticoagulation is needed 4. Sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. The researchers believe that there are other causes of active bleeding that are not suitable to participate in this study. 2. Long-term use of anticoagulants before establishment of ECMO 3. Antiplatelet drugs were used before the establishment of ECMO 4. Severe liver insufficiency 5. Connective tissue disease 6. There is a history of allergy to heparin or nemolastat mesylate. 7. Pregnant 8. Previous diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia 9. Expect to die within 48 hours 10. ECPR
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Anzhen Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, Beijing Municipality, 100029, China
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