Efficacy of mechanical and pharmacological prophylaxis for deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing planned surgery in moderate risk patients.

Effects of mechanical versus pharmacological prophylaxis for DVT/PE in patients undergoing elective surgery in moderate risk patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/02/030918

Enrollment

160

Registered

2021-02-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-10-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: I824- Acute embolism and thrombosis of deep veins of lower extremity

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients undergoing elective surgeries with moderate risk for DVT on Capirini score 4 or less and are willing to participate in study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: i. All patients with High and Very high risk for DVT/PE. ii. Any patient who is already on prophylaxis. iii. Mechanical prophylaxis to be avoided in -Suspected or proven peripheral arterial disease -Doppler pressure index -Peripheral arterial bypass grafting -Peripheral neuropathy or other causes of sensory impairment -Known allergy to material of manufacture -Severe leg oedema -Major limb deformity or unusual leg size or shape preventing correct fit -Fragile Ã¢â?¬Ë?tissue paperÃ¢â?¬• skin, dermatitis, gangrene or recent skin graft.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To determine the incidence of DVT/PE in moderate risk patients undergoing elective surgeries who have received mechanical or pharmacological prophylaxis.Timepoint: 30 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the cost of mechanical versus pharmacogical prophylaxisTimepoint: 30 days .	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Krishna Kalyan Reddy Janumpalli

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

badareesh.l@manipal.edu9844774035

Outcome results