Early vs later blood thinner restart after brain bleed surgery in atrial fibrillation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares restarting a blood thinner early (within a few days) versus later (after about a week) in people who have a chronic subdural hematoma drained and also have atrial fibrillation. The goal is to find out which timing helps prevent both new bleeding and blood clots.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a chronic subdural hematoma (a collection of old blood putting pressure on your brain) that causes symptoms and needs a small drainage surgery (burr-hole)
- You are taking a blood thinner for atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm)
- You are able to be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to restart your blood thinner early or later, within 4 days after your surgery
- You do not have any other reason for taking a blood thinner (like a prior blood clot in your leg or lung)
- You are not taking any antiplatelet medicine (like aspirin or clopidogrel) and do not have conditions that would make blood thinners unsafe (like severe kidney problems or a bleeding disorder)
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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