Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism

Completed

Conditions studied: Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

In brief

Deep venous thrombosis is the presence of blood clots, usually in the legs that lead to either local problems or breathing problems if the clot moves to the lungs. This study is designed to assess both clinical conditions as well as common genetic factors that lead to more risk of deep venous thrombosis. Clinical conditions of venous thrombosis include: stroke, malignancy, and situations such as surgery, pregnancy, trauma, or travel.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00018772

Run by

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Starts

1999-04-01

Expected to finish

2003-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-01-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

Where it is running

• VAMC — Denver, Colorado, United States

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