Clinical Trial: Effects of aSPIrin Versus Aspirin Plus Low-dose RIvaroxaban on Carotid aTherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Atherosclerosis of Artery
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Effects of aSPIrin Versus Aspirin Plus Low-dose RIvaroxaban on Carotid aTherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation
Brief Summary:
Primary Study Objective : To compare the effects of low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin versus aspirin on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation using serial FDG Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography(PET-CT) imaging of carotid artery and ascending aorta.Secondary Study Objective : To compare the effects of low-dose rivaroxaban plus aspirin versus aspirin on biomarkers including high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein(CRP) and lipid profiles.
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