Evaluating the use of compression stockings for patients needing blood-thinning medication after surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial investigates whether adding graduated compression stockings (GCS) to extended duration pharmacological thromboprophylaxis (EDPTP) can further reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in high-risk surgical patients. It addresses the significant issue of hospital-acquired thrombosis, which leads to preventable mortality. The study will compare outcomes between patients receiving GCS and those who do not, aiming to clarify the effectiveness and necessity of GCS in this context. The trial is crucial given the high costs associated with GCS and the potential complications they may cause.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (≥18 years of age)
* Participants undergoing elective surgery; risk assessed as requiring EDPTP

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindications to EDPTP or GCS
* Individuals requiring therapeutic anticoagulation e.g., anticoagulation for previous DVT
* Known thrombophilia or thrombogenic disorder

Where it's running

• North Bristol NHS Trust
  Bristol, United Kingdom Recruiting
• Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  London, United Kingdom Recruiting
• University College London NHS Trust
  London, United Kingdom Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alun H Davies — Imperial College London
• Study coordinator: Alun H Davies
• Email: a.h.davies@imperial.ac.uk
• Phone: 0203 3117371

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.