Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Survey on patients using anticoagulant medications

Official title: Phase 4 Study on Clinical History of Patients Who Start a Chronic Anticoagulant Treatment

Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT02219984 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at how well different blood-thinning medications work and their safety for adults who are starting or changing their anticoagulant treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment15410 (estimated)
SponsorIRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bologna, BO)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2011
Main results expectedJuly 2025
Study endsNovember 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 2, 2023
Trial IDNCT02219984 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are starting anticoagulant therapy or switching from vitamin K antagonists to other anticoagulants.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years old or those unwilling to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study collects data on patients who are starting or switching to anticoagulant treatments, including vitamin K antagonists and novel direct oral anticoagulants. It aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various anticoagulant therapies and improve understanding of their risks and benefits. Patients aged 18 and older are included if they are beginning anticoagulation therapy or switching from one type of anticoagulant to another, with a minimum expected treatment duration of three months. The study is designed to gather comprehensive clinical histories and treatment patterns over at least one year.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of anticoagulant therapies, leading to improved treatment strategies for patients with conditions like atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism.

How similar studies have gone: Other observational studies have successfully gathered data on anticoagulant therapies, indicating that this approach is supported by previous research.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age \>= 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* \< 18 years
* not willing to sign informed consent

Where it's running

  • S. Orsola-Malpighi University hospital
    Bologna, Bo, Italy
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.