Understanding blood clots after traumatic injuries
Official title: Venous Thrombosis After Traumatic Injury
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-10904797 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at why some people who have had an injury develop blood clots, and it’s for trauma patients who want to understand their risk and improve their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $648,296 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL162729-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10904797 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have experienced a traumatic injury and are at risk for developing venous thromboembolism.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced any traumatic injuries or those with pre-existing conditions unrelated to blood clotting may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients who have experienced trauma. It aims to identify the underlying causes of blood clot formation by analyzing various factors such as blood coagulation, platelet activity, and patient characteristics like sex and body mass index. By collecting and integrating clinical and laboratory data from a diverse group of trauma patients, the study seeks to improve the prediction and treatment of VTE, particularly in those at risk. The approach includes real-time blood studies to better understand how trauma affects blood clotting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for blood clots in trauma patients, potentially saving lives and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding blood clotting mechanisms in trauma patients, indicating that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Myung Soo — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Park, Myung Soo
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.