Study of Arixtra (Fondaparinux Sodium) to Prevent Blood Clots in Women Undergoing Abdominopelvic Surgery for Likely Gynecologic Malignancy

Summary

This is a randomized trial to compare intermittent compression devices with or without post-operative Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium) in women undergoing major abdominal surgery for known or presumed gynecologic malignancies. This trial seeks to determine if there is a difference in the rate of deep venous thrombosis between these two groups.

Timeline

Start

2007-04

Primary completion

2010-06

Completion

2010-06

Drugs

Indications