Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Ultrasound (US)-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Ultrasound (US)-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Official Title: US-Doppler for the Diagnosis of Asymptomatic DVT in Gynecologic Cancer Patients

Study ID: NCT00285038

Conditions

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Interventions

Study Description

Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic lower extremity DVT detected by Doppler ultrasound in a selected group of patients suffering from gynecological malignancies.

Detailed Description: The association between malignancy and venous thromboembolism (VTE) is well known. It has been shown that there is a high prevalence of VTE in gynecological malignancies. Early detection of VTE can identify patients who may benefit from anticoagulant therapy and prevent morbidity and mortality. NO clear guidelines are available for anticoagulant prophylaxis in a selected group of ambulatory gynecological cancer patients. It has been shown, in other selected groups of patients that Ultrasound Doppler can be used in order to diagnose asymptomatic DVT (deep vein thrombosis).