Preventing blood clots after leg injury with a cast
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at a simple checklist to see who is at risk for blood clots after a leg injury that requires a cast or brace. It also checks how well people follow blood-thinning medication to prevent these clots.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had a leg injury in the last 72 hours that needs a cast or brace for at least a week (like a fracture, a bad sprain, or an Achilles tendon rupture)
- You are being treated as an outpatient, not admitted to the hospital for more than a day
- You have not been on blood thinners for another condition and have no active bleeding or serious liver or kidney problems
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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