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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression of the Upper Extremity for Post-Operative VTE Prophylaxis

NCT04341272 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 106

Last updated 2020-04-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality following surgery.A combination of chemical and mechanical prophylaxis using lower extremity compression devices (CD) is recommended in patients who are considered at 'moderate risk' (Caprini score 2 - 4) or 'high risk' (Caprini score \> 4) of developing VTE.

The aim of this study was to determine whether upper extremity (UE) CD are as effective as lower extremity (LE) CD in preventing VTE following surgery. A total of 106 patients were recruited.

Conditions

  • Venous Thromboses

Interventions

DEVICE

Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Device (FDA approved)

Compression Device placed on either upper or lower extremity for DVT prophylaxis following surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Preeti R John, MD, MPH, FACS · Baltimore VA Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-04-01
Primary Completion
2017-04-05
Completion
2017-04-05

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