Clinical Research Directory

Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of VTE Prevention Strategies in Gynecological Surgery

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a highly preventable but potentially fatal complication following gynecological surgery. The Caprini risk assessment model is widely used, but real-world evidence evaluating the net clinical benefit and cost-effectiveness of different prophylaxis strategies (mechanical vs. pharmacological) in gynecological patients with Caprini score $\\ge$ 2 is still lacking. This study aims to evaluate the relative effectiveness of basic, mechanical, and pharmacological VTE prophylaxis strategies using a retrospective 1:3 matched nested case-control design. Furthermore, a decision tree model will be constructed to evaluate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of these strategies to provide health economic evidence for optimizing VTE management pathways in gynecology

Study of Risk Factors and Prediction of Blood Clots After Lung Cancer Surgery

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the risk factors and prediction of postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: Which clinical, surgical, and laboratory factors are associated with the development of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lung cancer surgery patients, and can machine learning models accurately predict individual risk? Participants undergoing lung cancer surgery will be prospectively followed for 30 days after surgery. Perioperative clinical data, laboratory results, and imaging findings will be collected to identify VTE risk factors and to develop a predictive model.

Cleaner Long-tErm Assessment Registry - Venous Insights and Efficacy With eXtended Tracking

The primary objective of this clinical investigation is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Cleaner Vac® Thrombectomy System for the treatment of thrombus in patients with lower extremity proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT). This prospective, multi-center, open-label study will assess clinical outcomes, device performance, and procedural success in a single DVT study cohort.

Progressive Gait Training After First-time Deep Venous Thrombosis: Clinical Effectiveness and Involved Mecanisms (The DVT-Cph RCT)

The DVT-Cph RCT aims to investigate: 1. if progressive gait training in combination with standard care is superior to standard care on quality of life in patients with first time lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (clinical effectiveness part). 2. the association between progressive gait training and disease progression, late complications such as post throbotic syndrome, and severity of venous thromboembolism conditions in patients with first time lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (mechanistic part).

VTEval Project - Prospective Cohort Studies to Evaluate and Improve Diagnostics, Management Strategies and Risk Stratification in VTE

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) with its two clinical manifestations deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disease that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The incidence of VTE increases with age and it - as the third most common cardiovascular disease after ischemic heart disease and stroke - represents an important public health problem in industrialized countries with several aspects in need to be addressed. VTEval Project includes three long-term prospective observational studies to evaluate and improve VTE diagnostics and management, treatment and outcome. The aims of the project include a systematic assessment of VTE, i.e. disease status (symptoms, clinical and subclinical aspects) and risk profiles (classic, psychosocial and environmental factors), using a system-oriented approach. VTEval collects three large prospective cohorts of patients with suspected and incident VTE consisting of individuals with a clinical suspicion of acute PE, individuals with a clinical suspicion of acute DVT, and individuals with incidental diagnosis of VTE). The standardized and harmonized data acquisition of the study establishes a sustainable resource for comprehensive research on VTE, thus providing the basis for both short- and long-term analysis.

Lovenox 30 mg Twice Daily (BID) Versus 40 mg Once Daily (QD)

The risk of developing a blood clot occurs in up to 60% of all critical care patients. Many times enoxaparin (or Lovenox) is given to patients who are at a higher risk of developing clots in their legs or lungs. There are two standard doses of enoxaparin that are recommended by the drug companies. These two doses have never been directly compared in trauma, general, and vascular surgery patients. The purposes of this study are: 1. to compare the development of blood clots in patients receiving 30mg twice daily of enoxaparin compared to patients receiving 40mg once daily of enoxaparin. 2. to determine if there is higher risk of bleeding complications in patients receiving 30mg twice daily of enoxaparin compared to patients receiving 40mg once daily. Patients enrolled into the study will be randomized to receive enoxaparin, 30mg twice daily or enoxaparin, 40mg once daily. Patients will then be monitored for signs and symptoms of blood clots. At the time of discharge (or before, if medically indicated), an ultrasound test will be performed to look for blood clots in the patient's legs. The investigators will compare incidence of blood clots formed between the 2 groups of patients to determine if one dose of enoxaparin relates to a lower rate of blood clots in critically ill patients. The investigators will also compare the incidence of bleeding complications between the 2 groups.