Heart Attack Recovery: Dabigatran vs. Vitamin K Antagonist

We are studying whether the medication Dabigatran helps patients with blood clots in the heart after a heart attack recover better than a traditional treatment. This trial looks at how well each treatment resolves the clot and prevents complications.

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is a medicine used to prevent harmful blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.
Dabigatran Etexilate
Dabigatran etexilate is a medicine used to prevent and treat blood clots and lower the risk of stroke.
Marcoumar
Marcoumar is a medicine that helps prevent and treat blood clots by thinning the blood.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Acenocoumarol
Acenocoumarol is a substance that helps prevent harmful blood clots by thinning the blood.
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Acetylsalicylic acid is a substance that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation and can help prevent blood clots.
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is a substance that helps prevent blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Abagat
Abagat
Aclop

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Medical University Of Graz
Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Graz, Austria
Klinikum Klagenfurt Am Woerthersee
Internal Medicine & Cardiology
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
A.O. KRANKENHAUS ST. JOSEF BRAUNAU GmbH
Internal Medicine I
Simbach am Inn, Austria

Sponsor: Medical University Of Graz
Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.