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Accuracy of the D-Dimer Assay for the Exclusion of Pulmonary Embolism in a High Risk Oncologic Population

NCT00615147 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 213

Last updated 2012-01-09

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a blood test (D-dimer) is as precise as the CT scan for the detection of clots.

A pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of the blood vessels in your lungs usually due to a blood clot that travels to the lungs usually from the leg. Research has shown that the results of a specific blood test (D-dimer) can be used instead of a CT scan to diagnose clots. D-dimer is a valuable diagnostic marker in either detecting the presence of or monitoring the progress of blood clots. D-dimer assays have proven to be a beneficial diagnostic tool in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE).

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

CT pulmonary angiogram and d-dimer draw

A CT pulmonary angiogram and a d-dimer drawn within 24 hours.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2005-05-31
Primary Completion
2008-06-30
Completion
2008-06-30

Countries

  • United States

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