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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Non-antithrombotic Versus. Single Antiplatelet Therapy Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Non-Antithrombotic Versus. Single antiPlatelet Therapy Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure:NAPT-LAAC Randomized Controlled Trial

Non-antithrombotic Versus. Single Antiplatelet Therapy Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure (NCT07125417) is a Phase 4 interventional studying Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation and Aspirin, sponsored by OCEAN-SHD Study Group. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to verify that Non-Antithrombotic Therapy (NAPT) followed by Oral Anticoagulants (OAC) monotherapy for 45 days after Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) is non-inferior to Single Antiplatelet Therapy (SAPT) with aspirin during the period from randomization to the end of observational period (4 years at the maximum) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation subjects with high bleeding risk. The primary endpoint is a composite endpoint consisting of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding, or clinically relevant non-fatal bleeding from randomization to the end of study observation (up to a maximum follow-up of 4 years). * Participants will be enrolled in this study until the day following the implementation of LAAC and will be randomized to the SAPT arm and NAPT arm in a 1:1 ratio. * Participants will be observed for 4 years from the time the first subject is enrolled in this study. * Participants will visit the hospital at 45 days, 1 year, and 2 years after enrollment, and will also be followed up by telephone, basically at the end of the observation period (up to a maximum follow-up of 4 years). \<Study treatment duration\> In both arms, OAC monotherapy will be initiated in the first 24 hours of enrollment and continued for 45 days (allowed window period: plus 2 weeks).. * SAPT arm will continue to receive 45 days of OAC monotherapy followed by low-dose aspirin (75~100 mg/day) as an antithrombotic agent required through the end of the study observation period. * NAPT arm do not receive antithrombotic medication after 45 days of OAC monotherapy through the end of the study observation period.

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment has been approved by the FDA. They monitor long-term safety, real-world effectiveness, and any rare side effects that only emerge in larger populations over longer periods. Phase 4 results sometimes lead to label changes, additional warnings, or — rarely — withdrawal of approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 500 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Patient has documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation (i.e, atrial fibrillation without severe mitral stenosis or mechanical valves) 2. Patient has CHA2DS2-VA score of 2 or greater 3. Patient meets the guidelines for proper use of the left atrial appendage closure system including patient who has an increased risk of bleeding. 4. Individual with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who underwent successful LAAC (defined as no significant residual circumferential leak \[\>3 mm\] or major morbidity by the time of procedure completion). 5. Patient suitable for pharmacotherapy as defined in this study protocol in both NAPT and SAPT arms 6. LAA anatomy is accommodate Boston Scientific WATCHMAN FLX Pro and LAAC procedure 7. The patient and the investigator and/or subinvestigator agree that the patient will return for all required VISITs after LAAC procedure 8. Patient has thoroughly understood the purpose of the study and has provided written willing to sign a consent form to participate in the study Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Patients who are currently enrolled in other clinical trials, except when the patient is participating in a mandatory governmental registries or purely observational registries with no associated treatment. 2. Individuals require long-term anticoagulation therapy for reasons other than atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke risk reduction (e.g.,thrombophilic conditions, previous pulmonary embolism, or deep venous thrombosis). 3. Patients requiring oral antiplatelet therapy for reasons other than LAAC (e.g.,history of myocardial infarction, history of endovascular treatment, history of stroke/transient ischemic attack, significant coronary stenosis proven by myocardial ischemia, severe carotid stenosis requiring invasive treatment,hematologic disease such as antiphospholipid syndrome or if the investigator and/or subinvestigator judged the need for antiplatelet therapy). ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient has documented non-valvular atrial fibrillation (i.e, atrial fibrillation without severe mitral stenosis or mechanical valves) 2. Patient has CHA2DS2-VA score of 2 or greater 3. Patient meets the guidelines for proper use of the left atrial appendage closure system including patient who has an increased risk of bleeding. 4. Individual with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation who underwent successful LAAC (defined as no significant residual circumferential leak \[\>3 mm\] or major morbidity by the time of procedure completion). 5. Patient suitable for pharmacotherapy as defined in this study protocol in both NAPT and SAPT arms 6. LAA anatomy is accommodate Boston Scientific WATCHMAN FLX Pro and LAAC procedure 7. The patient and the investigator and/or subinvestigator agree that the patient will return for all required VISITs after LAAC procedure 8. Patient has thoroughly understood the purpose of the study and has provided written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who are currently enrolled in other clinical trials, except when the patient is participating in a mandatory governmental registries or purely observational registries with no associated treatment. 2. Individuals require long-term anticoagulation therapy for reasons other than atrial fibrillation (AF)-related stroke risk reduction (e.g.,thrombophilic conditions, previous pulmonary embolism, or deep venous thrombosis). 3. Patients requiring oral antiplatelet therapy for reasons other than LAAC (e.g.,history of myocardial infarction, history of endovascular treatment, history of stroke/transient ischemic attack, significant coronary stenosis proven by myocardial ischemia, severe carotid stenosis requiring invasive treatment,hematologic disease such as antiphospholipid syndrome or if the investigator and/or subinvestigator judged the need for antiplatelet therapy). 4. Patients who meet one or more of the following criteria * Patients who are contraindicated for DOAC or VKA * Patients with a contraindication to aspirin * Patients diagnosed with an allergy to aspirin 5. Those who have or are scheduled to undergo cardiac or noncardiac intervention or surgery 45 days or 60 days before or after LAAC (e.g.,cardioversion, PCI, cardiac ablation, cataract surgery, other structural heart interventions). 6. Patients with stroke (either ischemic or hemorrhagic) or transient ischemic attack within 30 days prior to enrollment 7. Patients with active bleeding 8. Individuals who lack LAA or whose LAA has been surgically ligated 9. Individuals who experienced a myocardial infarction (with or without intervention) recorded as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction or ST elevation myocardial infarction in the 30-day period prior to enrollment 10. Patients with previous atrial septal repair or with atrial septal defect/patent foramen ovale device 11. Patients with mechanical valve prostheses at any site 12. Persons with known contraindications to TEE 13. Patients with active infection 14. Individuals with NYHA class related IV congestive heart failure at enrollment 15. Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or wishing to become pregnant 16. Patients with an expected life expectancy of less than 2 years 17. Patients requiring emergency surgery for any reason 18. Patients who, at the discretion of the investigator, have other medical, social, or psychological conditions that preclude adherence to appropriate consent or the follow-up tests required by the protocol 19. Other patients whose investigator or subinvestigator judges their participation in the study to be inappropriate

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Single Antiplatelet Therapy or No Therapy (Control)

Monotherapy with oral anticoagulants (OAC) including direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) and vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (VKA) for 45 days after left atrial appendage closure (LAAC), followed by aspirin-directed antiplatelet monotherapy (Single Antiplatelet Therapy: SAPT) through the end of the observational period.

OTHER

Non-Antithrombotic Therapy

Monotherapy with OAC for 45 days after LAAC, followed by no antithrombotic therapy (Non-Antithrombotic Therapy: NAPT) from enrollment through the end of the observational period.

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

Nagoya Heart Center
Nagoya, Aichi-ken, Japan
Toyohashi Heart Center
Toyohashi, Aichi-ken, Japan
New Tokyo Hospital
Matsudo, Chiba, Japan
Kokura Kinen Hospital
Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
Gifu Heart Center
Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Medical Corporation Sapporo Heart Center Sapporo Cardio Vascular Clinic
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Sapporo Higashi Tokushukai Hospital
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Tokai University Hospital
Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
St.Marianna University Hospital
Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Sendai Kousei Hospital
Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
Kurashiki Central Hospital
Kurashiki, Okayama-ken, Japan
The Sakakibara Heart Institute of Okayama
Okayama, Okayama-ken, Japan
Kindai University Hospital
Ōsaka-sayama, Osaka, Japan
Juntendo University Hospital
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Mitsui Memorial Hospital
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Sakakibara Heart Institute
Fuchū, Tokyo, Japan
Teikyo University Hospital
Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
IMS Tokyo Katsushika General Hospital
Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Toho University Omori Medical Center
Ōta-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Keio University Hospital
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07125417), the sponsor (OCEAN-SHD Study Group), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07125417 clinical trial studying?

The goal of this clinical trial is to verify that Non-Antithrombotic Therapy (NAPT) followed by Oral Anticoagulants (OAC) monotherapy for 45 days after Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) is non-inferior to Single Antiplatelet Therapy (SAPT) with aspirin during the period from randomization to the end of observational period (4 years at the maximum) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation subjects with high bleeding risk. The primary endpoint is a composite endpoint consisting of all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding, or clinically relevant non-fat… The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07125417?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07125417?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07125417. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07125417. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.