About this trial
The LVT DURATION (Optimal Duration of Anticoagulation for LV Thrombus) is a pilot study planned to assess the practicalities of conducting a randomised control trial (RCT) whilst establishing data around the ideal duration of anticoagulation in the treatment of LV thrombus. The main objectives of the study are:
* To assess the practicalities of conducting an RCT with regard to recruitment, retention, and outcome measurement. * To identify the optimal length of anticoagulation in the treatment of LV Thrombus
After randomisation participants will:
* Continue their prescribed oral anticoagulant for the remainder of the trial * Discontinue their prescribed oral anticoagulant for the remainder of the trial
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Diagnosis of LV thrombus less than 12 months ago
On Apixaban at the time of randomisation
Completed at least 3 months of anticoagulation treatment for LV thrombus
Persistent laminar/ mural thrombus or persistent LV dysfunction
Disqualifiers
Any clinical condition requiring long term anticoagulation treatment as per investigator's judgement.
SSE since LV thrombus diagnosis
Contraindication to continuing anticoagulation therapy
Non-ischaemic Cardiomyopathy
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Continue rivaroxaban or apixaban or warfarin
- Discontinue rivaroxaban or apixaban or warfarin