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D-dimer and Pre-test Clinical Probability Score in Cancer Patients With Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Legs

NCT02341937 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 239

Last updated 2021-07-15

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Patients with cancer have a high risk of deep vein thrombosis which often develops in the veins of the lower limbs. The initial evaluation of clinically suspected deep vein thrombosis includes the estimation of the clinical probability by calculating risk scores such as the Wells score and the measurement of the D-dimer. However, the usefulness and accuracy of the clinical scores and d-dimer test are lower in patients with cancer who often undergo unnecessary (serial) ultrasonography.

The aim of the current study is to analyze variables that predict the presence of thrombosis and may improve the accuracy of the Wells score. In addition, various cut-off of the d-dimer will be evaluated with the goal of improving the sensibility and specificity of the test.

Conditions

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis

Interventions

OTHER

Diagnostic tests for suspected deep vein thrombosis

Pre-test clinical probability (Wells score), D-dimer, compression ultrasonography

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • G. d'Annunzio University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Marcello Di Nisio, MD · University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-12-31
Primary Completion
2020-12-31
Completion
2020-12-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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