Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Subjects Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery or Surgery in the...
Venous ThromboembolismThe study objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral YM150 for prevention of venous thromboembolism in subjects undergoing hip fracture surgery or surgery in the lower extremities.
CANBESURE STUDY (Cancer, Bemiparin and Surgery Evaluation)
CancerVenous ThromboembolismThe aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bemiparin, a second-generation LMWH, in the prophylaxis of VTE (using a postoperative regimen, i.e. administering the first dose 6 hours after finishing the surgical procedure) for 28 days compared to 8 days, in oncological surgery.
Dabigatran Etexilate in Extended Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention After Hip Replacement Surgery...
ThromboembolismArthroplasty2 moreThe objective of this study is to determine the comparative efficacy and safety of two oral regimens of dabigatran etexilate, compared to a standard subcutaneous regimen of enoxaparin, in prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with primary elective total hip replacement surgery.
Factor IX Inhibition in Thrombosis Prevention (The FIXIT Trial)
Venous ThromboembolismEmbolism and Thrombosis1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether TTP889 prevents venous thromboembolism following surgery to repair hip fracture.
Dalteparin Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Primary Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism in Brain...
Venous ThromboembolismBrain TumorsIn patients with malignant glioma, to determine the efficacy of prophylaxis with LMWH (dalteparin) compared to placebo, both commenced beyond the immediate postoperative period, for the prevention of VTE.
Prospective Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis (PIOPED II)
Lung DiseasesPulmonary Embolism1 moreTo determine the value of contrast enhanced spiral computed tomography (spiral CT) for the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE).
Prevention of Arteriovenous Thrombotic Events in Critically-Ill COVID-19 Patients Trial
COVID-19Venous Thromboembolism1 moreThis is a multicenter, open-label, 2x2 factorial, randomized-controlled trial in critically-ill patients with novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) evaluating the efficacy and safety of full-dose vs. standard prophylactic dose anticoagulation and of antiplatelet vs. no antiplatelet therapy for prevention of venous and arterial thrombotic events.
Non-Contrast 4DCT to Detect Pulmonary Thromboembolic Events
Pulmonary ThromboembolismsPulmonary EmbolismDeep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the lower extremities. Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a DVT clot (or fragment) breaks free and travels through the heart to the pulmonary arteries (having to do with the lungs) and lodges in an artery causing a partial or complete blockage. PE is difficult to diagnose due to the non-specific signs and symptoms patients have with this condition such as a cough, shortness of breath, increased heart rate, blood tinged sputum, low oxygen levels. The standard test to diagnose PE is the Pulmonary Computed Tomography Angiogram (CTA). This can be prohibitive with some patients due to the amount of radiation exposure as well as the complications associated with the need to use intravenous (IV) contrast. In this study the investigators are looking at an alternative method of diagnosing PE's in the Emergency Department where the investigators look at the breathing and blood flow to the lungs thru respiratory gated non-contrast CT (commonly called 4DCT). The investigators hypothesize that respiratory induced blood mass change in the lungs will allow the identification of under-perfused lung regions. Cohort 1: An anticipated15 participants will be enrolled with a diagnosis of PE by CTA. Each will receive SPECT/CT and 4DCT imaging on the same day. Respiratory induced blood mass change images will be issued from the 4DCT and compared to the SPECT/CT images. Cohort 2: An anticipated 5 participants will be enrolled under the same criteria and study procedures as Cohort 1. The participants in Cohort 2 will have the addition of Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) during the 4DCT imaging. This cohort will be used to compare the effect of airway pressure on 4DCT image. Cohort 3: An anticipated 124 participants will be enrolled. Study procedure will be 4DCT only. Participants must be having or have had a CTA to rule in/out PE. This cohort of the study will be using 4DCT to compare negative CTA to positive CTA findings.
A Different Approach to Preventing Thrombosis
Venous ThromboembolismPulmonary EmbolismThe purpose of this study is to perform a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to compare the use of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH, lovenox, enoxaparin) versus acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in patients with high-risk lower extremity fractures.
Compression Treatment Effects on Complications and Healing of Achilles Tendon Rupture
RuptureVenous Thromboembolism2 moreThis prospective randomized study aims to determine whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), 75 patients, beneath functional bracing compared to treatment-as-usual in plaster cast, 75 patients, can reduce the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) incidence and promote healing of sutured acute Achilles tendon ruptures. At two weeks post surgery, the IPC intervention will be ended and both patient groups will be immobilized in an orthosis until follow-up at six weeks. The endpoint of the first part of the study is VTE events. The primary outcome will be the DVT-incidence at two weeks, assessed using screening compression duplex ultrasound (CDU) by two ultrasonographers masked to the treatment allocation. Secondary outcome will be the DVT-incidence at 6 weeks. 1) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) detected by CDU , 2) isolated calf muscle vein thrombosis (ICMVT) detected by CDU, 3) symptomatic DVT or ICMVT detected by CDU, 4) symptomatic pulmonary embolism detected by computer tomography. The endpoint of the second part of the study is tendon healing quantified at 2 weeks by microdialysis followed by quantification of markers for tendon repair. The endpoint of the third part of the study is the functional outcome of the patients at one year post-operatively using four reliable and valid scores, i.e. the Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), Physical Activity scale (PAS), Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and EuroQol Group's questionnaire (EQ-5D) as well as the validated heel-rise test.