Overview

Prophylaxis of Thromboembolic Complications Trial: Thromboprophylaxis Needed in Below Knee Plaster Cast Immobilization for Ankle and Foot Fractures

Status:
Unknown status

Trial end date:
2013-04-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the need for thromboprophylaxis in patients with a fracture of the lower extremity being treated conservatively in a below-knee plaster cast and to assess if both of the two tested prophylactic treatments are effective for this indication. Hypothesis: Nadroparine and Fondaparinux are both effective in preventing a thromboembolic event in patients with a nonsurgical fracture of a lower extremity immobilised in a below-knee plaster cast.

Phase:

Phase 2/Phase 3

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Red Cross Hospital Beverwijk

Treatments:

Fondaparinux
Nadroparin
PENTA