Comparison of Two Different Dosages of Low-molecular Weight Heparin in Cancer Patients

September 17, 2009 updated by: Medical University of Vienna

Prevention of Venous Thrombosis in Cancer Patients: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Study Comparing Two Different Dosages of Low-molecular Weight Heparin

In a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial, the effects of two different dosages of LMWH (5000 anti-Xa U od sc and 10 000 anti-Xa U od sc daily) on markers of hemostatic system and thrombin generation will be investigated in non-surgical cancer patients will be investigated.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Austria
      • Vienna, Austria, 1090
        • Medical University of Vienna

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients (> 18 years) with active cancer and at least one of the following indications for thromboprophylaxis with LMWH:

  • Immobilization
  • History of VTE
  • Acute inflammation
  • Heart failure (NYHA class III or IV)
  • Respiratory failure

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Indication for LMWH or UFH at therapeutic dosages
  • Treatment with antithrombotics (vitamin K antagonists, acetylsalicylic acid, clopidogrel) for reasons other than prevention of VTE (e.g. atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction)
  • Contraindication for the treatment with LMWH
  • Major surgery within the last 4 weeks; minor surgery within the last week
  • Thrombocytopenia (< 100.000/μl)
  • Prolonged prothrombin time
  • Prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
  • History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
  • Bodyweight < 50 kg or > 100 kg
  • Renal insufficiency (creatinine > 2 mg/dl)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Medical University of Vienna

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sabine Eichinger, MD, Medical University of Vienna

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 11, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 11, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

September 12, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 17, 2009

Last Verified

September 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ODEXA1

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