Best time to restart blood thinners after a brain bleed
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at the safest time to restart a blood thinner after a traumatic brain bleed. You will be placed in one of two groups: one that restarts the medicine early (about 1 week after the injury) and another that restarts it later (about 4 weeks after).
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Who can take part
- You had a brain bleed caused by an injury while taking a blood thinner (like apixaban, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran).
- You were taking the blood thinner for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) or blood clots, and would continue it long-term.
- You have an increased risk of stroke or blood clots (based on a standard risk score).
- You do not have a mechanical heart valve or a ventricular assist device (VAD).
- You are not pregnant, and you have no active bleeding or large subdural hematomas (a type of brain bleed).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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