Low-dose ticagrelor vs clopidogrel for stable heart patients after stent
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the blood thinner ticagrelor works better than clopidogrel in people with stable coronary artery disease who are getting a planned stent. It aims to find which drug is safer and more effective for preventing future heart problems.
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Who can take part
- You have stable heart disease and are scheduled for a planned stent procedure.
- You are age 18 or older.
- Your troponin (a heart damage marker) is normal or only slightly high and not rising before the procedure.
- You are already taking low-dose aspirin and clopidogrel for at least 24 hours after the stent.
- Your ABCD-GENE score (a genetic and clinical risk score) is 10 or higher.
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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