Comparing blood thinners for stroke with atrial fibrillation and artery disease
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking apixaban alone is as safe and effective as taking apixaban plus clopidogrel for people who have had a stroke due to atrial fibrillation and also have hardened arteries in the brain or neck. It aims to find the best way to prevent another stroke.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation that is not caused by a heart valve problem.
- You have had a recent stroke (within the last 5 days) confirmed by an MRI scan.
- You have significant narrowing or a plaque buildup in a brain or neck artery that likely caused the stroke.
- You are able and willing to give written permission to join the study.
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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