Risk of Recurrent Venous Thrombosis: A Validation Study of the Vienna Prediction Model (NCT01972243) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Risk of Recurrent Venous Thrombosis: A Validation Study of the Vienna Prediction Model
Austria800 participantsStarted 2013-09
Plain-language summary
Because of a high recurrence risk after unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) indefinite anticoagulation is recommended, but confers a considerable bleeding risk. It is important to identify patients, in whom the recurrence risk is lower than the expected bleeding risk, and who will not benefit from long term anticoagulation. By use of a scoring model (Vienna Prediction Model), patients can be stratified according to their recurrence risk based on their sex, location of VTE and D-Dimer. Before implementation in routine care, an independent validation is required. Patients with unprovoked VTE will stop anticoagulation after 3-7 months and the recurrence risk will be estimated by use of the Vienna Prediction Model. Low risk patients with a score of \<180 will be included and will be left untreated. Patients with a high score will not be included and their management will follow current guidelines. Follow-up will be two years and the endpoint will be recurrent symptomatic VTE.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Age \> 18 years symptomatic uni- or bilateral proximal (including the trifurcation area, popliteal, superficial femoral, deep femoral, common femoral and iliac vein) or distal DVT of the leg and/or symptomatic PE.
VTE not provoked by one of the following temporary risk factors: surgery, trauma,pregnancy, cancer, immobilisation.
Exclusion Criteria:
History of previous VTE; anticoagulation for longer than 6 months; reasons for long-term anticoagulation other than VTE; poor patient compliance; no consent to participate
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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