Status:
COMPLETED
Accuracy of the D-Dimer Assay for the Exclusion of Pulmonary Embolism in a High Risk Oncologic Population
Lead Sponsor:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Conditions:
Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if a blood test (D-dimer) is as precise as the CT scan for the detection of clots. A pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of the blood vessels in your lungs usuall...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients evaluated in the urgent care center and determined to need with CT pulmonary angiogram to rule out pulmonary embolism based on signs and symptoms such as dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and/or pulse oxygen desaturation will be included.
Exclusion
- Inability to obtain CT pulmonary angiogram secondary to lack of IV access, contrast allergy or lack of consent.
- CT pulmonary angiogram not done with routine protocol for rule out pulmonary embolism.
- Less than 21 years of age
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
213 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00615147
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
January 9 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States, 10065