Prognostic Value of Prothrombin Fragments 1+2 for Pulmonary Embolism Incidence

March 1, 2010 updated by: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
To determine the possible association of prothrombin fragments 1+2 elevation with incidents of pulmonary embolism in patients with COPD exacerbation.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

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

  • Israel
      • Hadera, Israel, 38100
        • Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

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

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients admitted to hospital due to COPD exacerbation

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • COPD exacerbation
  • Able to give informed consent
  • Able to perform spirometry

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known malignancy
  • Known hypercoagulable state
  • Receiving anticoagulant treatment
  • Pregnancy
  • Renal failure
  • Allergy to Iodine

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
COPD exacerbation
Patients admitted to hospital with COPD exacerbation
Other: CT pulmonary angio, blood tests

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Hillel Yaffe Medical Center

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 Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

March 2, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 2, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2010

Last Verified

March 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0001-10

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