drugset / Trial / NCT00253851
Does Thinning the Blood During Surgery Prevent Blood Clots Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindPrevention
Summary
The goal of this study is to prevent blood clots from forming during surgery and a few days after total knee replacement surgery. This study will help us identify whether using a blood thinner in the operating room will stop blood clots from forming during the operation.
Timeline
- Start
- 2003-07
- Primary completion
- 2011-05
- Completion
- 2011-06
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Heparin | Other / unclassified | — | Intravenous |
| Background | Protamine Sulfate | Unknown | 1 mg/kg | Intravenous |