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Blood Coagulation DisordersNCT00063518

Monitoring Trends in Venous Thromboembolism

An observational study of Blood Coagulation Disorders and Venous Thromboembolism, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To describe time trends in the epidemiology of venous thromboembolism. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
Not given
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Apr 2003to Dec 2007
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

No eligibility criteria

About this study

Official title: Incidence Rates, Clinical Profile, and Outcomes of Patients With Venous Thromboembolism

To describe time trends in the epidemiology of venous thromboembolism.

Read the detailed description

BACKGROUND:

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has been estimated to be the third most common cardiovascular disorder. Frequently cited estimates of the incidence of VTE, and its associated outcomes, are based on studies conducted more than a decade ago and only in hospitalized patients. Contemporary data on the magnitude of this disorder, clinical profile of patients affected, acute and long-term outcomes, and use of different treatment strategies are needed given recent advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

DESIGN NARRATIVE:

The goals of the study are to collect population based data describing trends over time in the epidemiology of VTE including its incidence, management, short and long-term recurrence rates, and mortality. The study will take place in residents of the Worcester, Massachusetts, metropolitan area, (2000 census = 477,800) and will examine changes over time in these and additional endpoints for patients with validated VTE in 1998, 2000 and 2002 with a minimum follow-up of three years. Complementing the community based surveillance of VTE, newly diagnosed cases of VTE occurring in members of the largest Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) in Central Massachusetts between 1998 and 2002 will be identified. This cohort is tracked by an outpatient computer database allowing for the systematic collection of additional data on treatment practices and outcomes occurring outside of the hospital setting. The project will build on the investigators' clinical and epidemiological experience and on data collection methodologies used in the Worcester Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) study (1985-1989) and the ongoing Worcester Heart Attack Study. The medical records of Worcester area residents diagnosed with VTE and related diagnostic rubrics will be reviewed and validated according to pre-established diagnostic criteria. Records for additional hospitalizations and death certificates will be reviewed to examine trends in long-term recurrence and survival rates through 2005. The results of this study will provide much needed current reformation about the epidemiology of VTE and provide important data on current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies used in these patients. Implementation of this registry will set the stage for systematic long-term surveillance of this medically important problem.

Medical subject headings
Blood Coagulation Disorders, Venous Thromboembolism, Cardiovascular Diseases

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Jul 2003 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2003
  3. Primary completionDec 2007
  4. Study completionDec 2007

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00063518
Sponsor's protocol ID
10387
Other IDs
R01HL070283
Status last verified
Sep 2013
First submitted
30 Jun 2003
Last updated
10 Sep 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Blood Coagulation Disorders and Venous Thromboembolism, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Sep 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Sep 2013.

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