New treatment option for Cancer
Official title Thrombin Generation Parameters and Bleeding in Patients Treated With Anticoagulants for Cancer Associated Thrombosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06386107
What this study is testing
What is Thrombin Generation Assay (TGA)?
Thrombin Generation Assay (TGA) is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for cancer.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Pulmonary embolism, the second leading cause of death in cancer patients, is effectively treated with anticoagulants. In patients with cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), the use of anticoagulants is associated with 10 to 15% of bleeding in the first 6 months.
- This is a blinded study.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with active cancer, as defined by current French recommendations (Mahé I et al Rev Mal Respir 2021)
- Presenting acute proximal deep vein thrombosis of the lower limb (DVT) and/or proximal pulmonary embolism (at least segmental) (PE), confirmed by...
- No contraindication for anticoagulant treatment at a curative dose at the time of inclusion
You likely can't join if
- Patients participating in a therapeutic clinical trial with a blinded therapy or an open-label therapeutic trial who are included in the experimental...
- Patients already on anticoagulant at a curative dose for valvular or rhythmic embolic disease or a history of venous thromboembolic disease
- Hematological malignancies
- Patients with a contraindication to anticoagulant treatment on inclusion
- Patient whose relay by DOAC has already been carried out.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Clermont-Ferrand, France
- Grenoble, France
- Lyon, France
- Saint-Etienne, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Clermont-Ferrand, France; Grenoble, France; Lyon, France; Saint-Etienne, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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