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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 15410 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, BO) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2011 |
| Main results expected | July 2025 |
| Study ends | November 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 2, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT02219984 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
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S. Orsola-Malpighi University hospital
Bologna, Bo, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gualtiero Palareti, MD
- Email: gualtiero.palareti@unibo.it
- Phone: + 328 2279868
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.