Overview

Dalteparin for Primary Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Pancreatic Cancer Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if dalteparin can lower the risk of VTE occurring in the legs and lungs. This will be tested in patients with pancreatic cancer who are going to receive chemotherapy. Some patients will receive dalteparin and some will receive no study drug. The safety of dalteparin will also be studied.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Collaborator:
Eisai Inc.
Treatments:
Dalteparin
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Tinzaparin