Status:
COMPLETED
The ERASMUS Study: Limited vs Extended US for DVT Diagnosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Padova
Conditions:
Deep Vein Thrombosis of the Lower Extremities
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Currently, patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities receive the ultrasound investigation of their deep vein system, either by limited ultrasonography (ultrasonograph...
Detailed Description
All consecutive outpatients referred to the study center with clinically suspected deep vein thrombosis are potentially eligible for inclusion. Patients are excluded if they have a history of previous...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- outpatients with clinically suspected deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities
Exclusion
- history of previous venous thromboembolism
- clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism
- life expectancy shorter than 3 months
- therapeutic doses of unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin or oral anticoagulants for more than 48 hours
- another indication for anticoagulant treatment
- pregnancy
- age less than 18 years
- inaccessibility to follow-up
- refused participation in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
2000 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00353093
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
July 1 2005
Last Update
October 20 2006
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