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Study of Low Molecular Weight Heparins

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Prophylaxis
Venous Thromboembolism
Anticoagulant
Treatment
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT06020560
Lead Sponsor
Herlev Hospital
Brief Summary

DANHEP is a cluster randomized study of two different low molecular weight heparins. Parenteral anticoagulants are used in a variety of settings, including treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients, medical patients, and surgical patients, along with the use as adjuvant therapy for coronary syndromes. The most frequently used parenteral anticoagulants in Denmark, include the two different low molecular weight heparins; dalteparin and tinzaparin. The two drugs are considered equally efficient and safe regarding treatment and prevention of thrombosis and risk of bleeding. Importantly, there is a lack of evidence regarding whether these drugs are in fact comparable. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate the comparative safety and efficacy of the two different low molecular weight heparins (dalteparin and tinzaparin using cluster randomization in patients with an indication for low molecular weight heparins.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
65000
Inclusion Criteria
  • All patients with indication for low molecular weight heparin
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients under the age of 18
  • Patients who are incapable of understanding the written material received
  • Patients who after being informed in writing chooses not to participate
  • Patients with contraindications for low molecular weight heparins as described in the SmPC

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
TinzaparinDalteparin Prefilled Syringe-
DalteparinTinzaparin profiled syringe-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
30-day all-cause mortality and bleeding requiring blood transfusion30 days

To evaluate whether treatment with any of the low molecular weight heparins will increase the risk of bleeding requiring blood transfusion during admission or death within 30 days in patients with indication for low molecular weight heparins.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood transfusion during admission90 days

Blood transfusion defined from use of blood products

90 day risk of pulmonary embolism90 days

Risk of pulmonary embolism within 90 days of administering one of the drugs studied

Length of hospital admissionAdmission time (up to 1 year from inclusion measured in days)

Length of hospital admission

30-day all-cause mortality30 days

Risk of all-cause mortality within 30 days of administering one of the studied drugs

365-day all-cause mortality365 days

Risk of all-cause mortality within 365 days of administering one of the studied drugs

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia90 days

Risk of heparin induced thrombocytopenia defined by; thrombocytes less than 150 x 109/l and presence of HIT antibodies

90 day risk of deep venous thrombosis90 days

Risk of pulmonary embolism within 90 days of administering one of the drugs studied

Liver failure90 days

Risk of liver failure defined by ALAT 3X upper limit of normal

Days alive out of hospitalTime out of hospital (up to 1 year from inclusion measured in days)

Days alive out of hospital

Trial Locations

Locations (9)

Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

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Herlev, Denmark

Nykøbing Falster Hospital

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Nykøbing Falster, Denmark

Rigshospitalet

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Amager-Hvidovre Hospital

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Frederiksberg and Bispebjerg Hospital

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Copenhagen, Denmark

Nordsjællands Hospital

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Hillerød, Denmark

Næstved, Ringsted, Slagelse Hospital

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Næstved, Denmark

Roskilde, Køge Hospital

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Roskilde, Denmark

Bornholm Hospital

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Rønne, Denmark

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