Clinical Trial

CLOT-LESS - CLOsure Tailored: LEss Antithrombotic Strategy After LAAC for Stroke Prevention

Study acronym: CLOT-LESS
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Summary
This is a prospective, non-randomized, observational cohort study conducted at the FSBI "NMRC TPM" of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) has been shown to be non-inferior to oral anticoagulation for preventing cardioembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, the optimal post-procedural antithrombotic regimen following LAAC remains unclear, with no consensus on evidence-based therapy. Given current trends in cardiology favoring reduced-intensity antithrombotic strategies, this study aims to contribute to the evidence base by evaluating whether LAAC followed by reduced-dose apixaban (2.5 mg BID) for 3 months with subsequent complete withdrawal of antithrombotic therapy is superior to long-term standard-dose DOAC therapy in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07575867
Lead Sponsor National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine
Conditions Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation, Left Atrial Appendage Closure, Hemorrhage, Anticoagulants / Administration & Dosage, Reduced-dose Apixaban, Thromboembolism
Enrollment 464 participants
Start Date 2026-04
Primary Completion 2032-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2032-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-08