Can a point of care, whole blood test, predict clotting complications after total hip and knee replacement surgery?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Hip arthroplasty; Knee arthroplasty; DHypercoagulability; Obesity; Thrombotic complications of surgery; Blood - Clotting disorders; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000825550
• Lead Sponsor: The Prince Charles Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-08-11
• Study Completion: 2021-11-30
• Last Update Posted: 20 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 354

Inclusion Criteria

All patients undergoing elective primary hip or knee replacement surgery with a BMI greater than/equal to 25 kg/m2 or waist circumference greater than/equal to 94 cm for males or 80 cm for females.

Exclusion Criteria

1) Known history of thrombophilia (2) other possible causes of hypercoagulability namely active malignancy, prolonged bed rest, oral contraceptive pills, hormone replacement therapy, previous history of VTE and nephrotic syndrome (3) other disorders that would require postoperative anticoagulation such as cardiac valves/patients on long-term anticoagulation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified