Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Emergency Department Testing for Deep Vein Thrombosis
Lead Sponsor:
Dr. Kerstin de Wit
Collaborating Sponsors:
Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Clinical Trials and Outcomes Research (CanVECTOR) Network
Conditions:
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This observational study will use a new way to test for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the leg. A DVT is a blood clot in the leg and is a medical problem that can cause swelling, pain, and redness. If ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- \- emergency physician decides to test for DVT of the lower limb.
Exclusion
- \<18 years of age;
- tested for DVT without using the ToDay algorithm at the index visit;
- D-dimer level is known before ToDay item assessment;
- a new indication for anticoagulation at the emergency department assessment (other than DVT) in a patient not previously prescribed an anticoagulant;
- a history of prior lower limb DVT, where there is no access to baseline ultrasound imaging;
- suspected of having a pulmonary embolism;
- has previously participated in this study;
- has previously opted out of all research at hospital site;
- left the emergency department or urgent care centre against medical advice;
- D-dimer was ordered prior to initial physician assessment;
- imaging for DVT or pulmonary embolism within the previous 30 days;
- transferred from another hospital organization.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
458 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06195787
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
January 1 2025
Last Update
May 15 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L2V7