An international randomised trial of low-dose aspirin to prevent recurrent venous thromboembolism (INSPIRE) [ 2009 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Timothy Brighton (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Ajay Kakkar ,  Prof Alexander Gallus ,  Prof Giancarlo Agnelli ,  Prof John Eikelboom
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Brief description Patients who develop venous blood clots or pulmonary embolism, without an underyling cause, are at very high risk of recurrence once anticoagulant treatment (warfarin) is discontinued. The international INSPIRE trial is assessing whether low-dose aspirin treatment (a simple and cheap alternative to warfarin) is effective and safe in preventing further blood clots. If proven effective, aspirin could potentially prevent thousands of patients worldwide from experiencing such events.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,989,986.08

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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