Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis Adherence: Enoxaparin vs Rivaroxaban

Summary

The objective of this study is to compare oral rivaroxaban with injectable enoxaparin in orthopaedic trauma patients to determine if orally administered rivaroxaban once daily carries greater compliance and overall satisfaction than enoxaparin self-administered by subcutaneous injection once daily.

Timeline

Start

2020-01-13

Primary completion

2020-12

Completion

2021-12

Publications

• John MP 2nd, Streufert BD, Downes K, Chase CB, Mir HR. A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Enoxaparin & Rivaroxaban for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Trauma. J Orthop Trauma. 2022 Dec 1;36(12):615-622. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002454.

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