Blood thinner study for cancer patients with low platelets
Treatments studied
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if the blood thinner apixaban is safe and effective for cancer patients who have low platelets and a recent blood clot. It may offer a treatment option for those who cannot take standard blood thinners.
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Who can take part
- You have active cancer (diagnosed or treated in the last 6 months).
- You have a new blood clot in your leg or lungs (within the last 28 days).
- Your platelet count is below 75,000 (before any platelet transfusions).
- You are not currently bleeding and have not had a major bleed in the past year.
- You do not have brain tumors or certain cancers (like leukemia, stomach, or bladder).
- You are 18 or older and can swallow pills.
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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