Ultrasound (US)-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

US-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic DVT in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00285038

Enrollment

100

Registered

2006-02-01

Start date

2006-03-31

Completion date

2010-12-31

Last updated

2010-12-14

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Conditions

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Keywords

Deep vein thrombosis, Gynecological cancer

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic lower extremity DVT detected by Doppler ultrasound in a selected group of patients suffering from gynecological malignancies.

Detailed description

The association between malignancy and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is well known. It has been shown that there is a high prevalence of VTE in gynecological malignancies. Early detection of VTE can identify patients who may benefit from anticoagulant therapy and prevent morbidity and mortality. NO clear guidelines are available for anticoagulant prophylaxis in a selected group of ambulatory gynecological cancer patients. It has been shown, in other selected groups of patients that Ultrasound Doppler can be used in order to diagnose asymptomatic DVT (deep vein thrombosis).

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Gynecological cancer patients * Ambulatory performance status of 0-2 * Prior to, or during, chemotherapy and/or radiation

Exclusion criteria

* Before or near surgery

Countries

Israel

Outcome results