New study tracks bleeding risks in kids taking blood thinners
NCT ID NCT06278051
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at data from children under 18 in Japan who were prescribed either rivaroxaban or warfarin for blood clots. Researchers want to see how often major bleeding happens in real-world use. No new treatments are given—only existing medical records are reviewed.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide a clearer picture of bleeding risks in children taking rivaroxaban for blood clots, helping doctors make safer prescribing decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study that only looks at existing data, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be limited by the quality of the records and may not apply to all children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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320 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2024
- 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
Patients with pediatric VTE treated with rivaroxaban or warfarin in real-world clinical practice in Japan between 01 January 2021 and 30 June 2024
- Ages
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0 months to 18 years
- 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:At index date, which is the date of first prescription of rivaroxaban or of warfarin during the study period * Age less than 18 years * Diagnosis of VTE at any point before and including the index date * Receiving a prescription/dispensation of rivaroxaban or warfarin Exclusion Criteria: * none
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bayer
Osaka, 530-0001, Japan
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Many facilities
Multiple Locations, Japan
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