Comparing two blood thinners after stroke with atrial fibrillation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial is testing two blood thinners (edoxaban and apixaban) to see how they compare in preventing new brain spots on MRI after a stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help you and your doctor choose the safer option.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You had a stroke (ischemic stroke) and had a brain MRI at that time, and it has been at least 14 days since the stroke.
- You have atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) confirmed by a heart test.
- You are not on dialysis or have severe kidney disease.
- You have not had cancer in the last 6 months.
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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