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Anti-CoagulaTion on Left Ventricular Thrombus After ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

An interventional study of Rivaroxaban 15 MG [Xarelto] in ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and Left Ventricular Thrombus, sponsored by Jilin University. Recruiting at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 80 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-01.

Sponsored by Jilin University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
320
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Contemporary data are lacking regarding the management of left ventricular thrombus (LVT) developed after ST segment elevation myocardial infarction

Read the detailed description

Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is a commom complication after ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), reperfusion therapy have reduced the incidence of LVT, however, about 6% of all STEMI patients will develop LVT. the risk of LVT development in anterior STEMI with reduced LVEF are as high as 20%. Although current guideline recommend anti-coagulation therapy, but the evidence still based on observational data, there has been inconsistency with the benefit of the coagulation therapy, give the significant increased bleeding risk by superimpose anti-coagulation therapy to the dual anti-platelet therapy. especially in the era of more potent anti-platelet P2Y12 inhibitor widely used clinical. the mechanism of LVT is different from that of the atrial fibrillation in which the risk of systemic embolism is persistent, coagulation bring absolute clinical benefit for high risk patients. however, for LVT developed following STEMI tend to be temporary, majority of thrombus resolve within 1-3 months after STEMI event. more likely a reflection of coagulation system in response to the necrosis of infarct myocardium. The optimal management in LVT after STEMI warrants further exploration. the desiring of randomized controlled clinical trial to compare dual anti platelet + anti-coagulation and dual anti-platelet without anti-coagulation in patient LVT are justified.

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Conditions studied

  • ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
  • Left Ventricular Thrombus

Keywords

  • STEMI, LVT, Anticoagulation
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Established ST segment elevation myocardial infarction within 7 days Left ventricular thrombus (LVT) is detected by either cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) or TTE.

Ongoing treatment with dual anti-platelet therapy according to ESC/AHA guidelines at the time of randomization

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Clinically or hemodynamically unstable planed major surgeon such as CABG or Valve replacement within next 12 months Concomitant condition that requires anti- coagulation therapy, such as AF, DVT.

Any contraindication of anticoagulant therapy History of intracranial hemorrhage; Woman who is currently pregnant, or breastfeeding serious impaired renal and liver functions life expectancy less than 1 year can not provide consent

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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
320 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    intervention

    patient will receive dual antiplatelet therapy, the choose of p2Y12 inhibitor is at the discretion of the clinician. in addition the patient will receive rivaroxaban 15mg daily in addition to the dual antiplatelet therapy.

    Drug: Rivaroxaban 15 MG [Xarelto]

  • No intervention
    control

    patient will receive dual antiplatelet therapy, the choose of p2Y12 inhibitor is at the discretion of the clinician.

Interventions

  • DrugRivaroxaban 15 MG [Xarelto]

    Eligible subjects randomized into experimental group will receive rivaroxaban 15mg daily in addition to dual anti platelet therapy unless confirmed resolution of the left ventricular thrombus.

    Also known as: Xarelto

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of participants with the first occurrence of Stroke and other systemic embolism

    The percentage of participants with the first occurrence of Stroke and other systemic embolism were evaluated.

    Time frame: 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Composite major adverse events

    The incidence of a composite adverse events, including all cause mortality, recurrent myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and other systemic embolism

    Time frame: 12months

  2. LVT resolution

    the LVT resolve will be determined monthly by follow-up imaging examination (Echo cardiograph or Cardiac magnetic resonance). The percentage of LVT resolve at 3 months will be calculated for each group.

    Time frame: 12 months

  3. Total LVT present time

    LVT will be followed every month in the first 3 months, every 3 months thereafter to determine the present of LVT by Echo cardiograph or Cardiac magnetic resonance.

    Time frame: 12 months

  4. Percentage of Participants With Clinically Significant Bleeding

    Clinically significant bleeding is a composite of Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) major bleeding, minor bleeding, and bleeding requiring medical attention (BRMA). TIMI major bleeding is defined as any symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, clinically overt signs of hemorrhage (including imaging) associated with a drop in hemoglobin of greater than or equal to (\>=) 5 grams per deciliter (g/dL) (or when the hemoglobin concentration is not available, an absolute drop in hematocrit of \>=15 percent (%)). TIMI minor bleeding event is defined as any clinically overt sign of hemorrhage (including imaging) that is associated with a fall in hemoglobin concentration of 3 to less than (\<) 5 g/dL (or, when hemoglobin concentration is not available, a fall in hematocrit of 9 percent to \<15 percent). A BRMA event is defined as any bleeding event that requires medical treatment, surgical treatment, or laboratory evaluation, and does not meet criteria for a major or minor bleeding event.

    Time frame: 12 months

  5. Percentage of Participants With Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Major Bleeding

    TIMI major bleeding is defined as any symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, Clinically overt signs of hemorrhage (including imaging) associated with a drop in hemoglobin of \>= 5 g/dL (or when the hemoglobin concentration is not available, an absolute drop in hematocrit of \>=15 percent

    Time frame: 12 months

  6. Percentage of Participants With Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Minor Bleeding

    TIMI minor bleeding event is defined as any clinically overt sign of hemorrhage (including imaging) that is associated with a fall in hemoglobin concentration of 3 to \<5 g/dL (or, when hemoglobin concentration is not available, a fall in hematocrit of 9 percent to \<15 percent

    Time frame: 12 months

  7. cardiac death

    cardiac death

    Time frame: 12 months

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Jilin university
    Changchun, Jilin 130000, China
    • Mingyou Zhang · Contact
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Delewi R, Zijlstra F, Piek JJ. Left ventricular thrombus formation after acute myocardial infarction. Heart. 2012 Dec;98(23):1743-9. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2012-301962. No abstract available. PubMed 23151669 ↗
  • Lattuca B, Bouziri N, Kerneis M, Portal JJ, Zhou J, Hauguel-Moreau M, Mameri A, Zeitouni M, Guedeney P, Hammoudi N, Isnard R, Pousset F, Collet JP, Vicaut E, Montalescot G, Silvain J; ACTION Study Group. Antithrombotic Therapy for Patients With Left Ventricular Mural Thrombus. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Apr 14;75(14):1676-1685. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.01.057. PubMed 32273033 ↗
  • Kontny F, Dale J, Hegrenaes L, Lem P, Soberg T, Morstol T. Left ventricular thrombosis and arterial embolism after thrombolysis in acute anterior myocardial infarction: predictors and effects of adjunctive antithrombotic therapy. Eur Heart J. 1993 Nov;14(11):1489-92. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/14.11.1489. PubMed 8299630 ↗
  • Neskovic AN, Marinkovic J, Bojic M, Popovic AD. Predictors of left ventricular thrombus formation and disappearance after anterior wall myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J. 1998 Jun;19(6):908-16. doi: 10.1053/euhj.1998.0871. PubMed 9651715 ↗
  • Nadareishvili ZG, Choudary Z, Joyner C, Brodie D, Norris JW. Cerebral microembolism in acute myocardial infarction. Stroke. 1999 Dec;30(12):2679-82. doi: 10.1161/01.str.30.12.2679. PubMed 10582996 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT05892042
Lead sponsor
Jilin University
Responsible party
Mingyou Zhang (Associate prof, Jilin University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jun 7, 2023
Start date
May 1, 2023
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 1, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Jun 1, 2026

Study contacts

Mingyou Zhang
Contact
zmy@jlu.edu.cn
86-431-88782342
Zhaoxi Liu
Contact
86-431-88782342
Mingyou Zhang
principal investigator · The First Hospital of Jilin University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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