Preventing blood clots before and after pancreatic surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two approaches to preventing blood clots around the time of pancreatic surgery. It may help lower the risk of dangerous clotting events after surgery, especially for people who are high risk.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a pancreaticoduodenectomy or total pancreatectomy, or a distal pancreatectomy for suspected cancer
- Your surgery is planned (not an emergency done for trauma, infection, or pancreatitis)
- You have not taken blood thinners/anticoagulants (like heparin, warfarin, or direct oral anticoagulants) in the 30 days before surgery
- You can take low-molecular-weight heparin (no allergy or other reason you cannot take it)
- You are age 18 or older and can sign consent in writing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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