Management of Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that Fragmin (dalteparin sodium) subcutaneously once daily for 7 days is more effective than Ibuprofen given orally three times daily for 7 days for the treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis (STP).

Timeline

Start

2002-10

Primary completion

2009-09

Completion

2011-09

Publications

• Results Rathbun SW, Aston CE, Whitsett TL. A randomized trial of dalteparin compared with ibuprofen for the treatment of superficial thrombophlebitis. J Thromb Haemost. 2012 May;10(5):833-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2012.04669.x.

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