About this trial
This multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates antithrombotic strategies post-TAVR in severe aortic regurgitation patients without long-term anticoagulation. Patients are randomized 1:1 to aspirin 75-100 mg daily for 12 months versus warfarin (INR 2-3) for 6 months followed by aspirin for 6 months. Primary hypothesis: aspirin is superior for bleeding and non-inferior for death/thrombosis. Primary endpoint is a composite of death, stroke, thrombosis, MI, embolism, and major bleeding at 1 year. Sample size: 1172. Follow-up: 30 days, 6 months, 12 months.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age ≥18 years.
Patients with severe aortic regurgitation (AR) who achieve technical success after TAVR using devices specifically indicated for AR (per VARC-3 criteria).
Trileaflet aortic valve anatomy.
No long-term anticoagulation indication (including but not limited to: atrial fibrillation, mechanical mitral valve prosthesis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, left ventricular thrombus, pulmonary hypertension, or coagulation disorders) as confirmed by the investigator.
Disqualifiers
Need for oral anticoagulation or dual antiplatelet therapy, or need for oral or intravenous strong CYP3A inhibitors that cannot be paused during the study period.
Active pathological bleeding, subdural hematoma, or history of intracranial hemorrhage.
Ischemic stroke within 30 days before TAVR.
Acute myocardial infarction within 30 days.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Aspirin
- Warfarin
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Lead sponsor
Suzhou Jiecheng Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Collaborator