Ultrasound (US)-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Deep Vein Thrombosis

• Registration Number: NCT00285038
• Lead Sponsor: Rambam Health Care Campus

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic lower extremity DVT detected by Doppler ultrasound in a selected group of patients suffering from gynecological malignancies.

Detailed Description

The association between malignancy and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is well known. It has been shown that there is a high prevalence of VTE in gynecological malignancies. Early detection of VTE can identify patients who may benefit from anticoagulant therapy and prevent morbidity and mortality.

NO clear guidelines are available for anticoagulant prophylaxis in a selected group of ambulatory gynecological cancer patients. It has been shown, in other selected groups of patients that Ultrasound Doppler can be used in order to diagnose asymptomatic DVT (deep vein thrombosis).

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-01
• Study First Submitted: 2006-01-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-30
• Study First Posted: 2006-02-01
• Study Start: 2006-03
• Primary Completion: 2010-12
• Study Completion: 2010-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-12-13
• Last Update Posted: 2010-12-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• Gynecological cancer patients
• Ambulatory performance status of 0-2
• Prior to, or during, chemotherapy and/or radiation

Exclusion Criteria

• Before or near surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Rambam Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Haifa, Israel