Overview

Does Thinning the Blood During Surgery Prevent Blood Clots Following Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this study is to prevent blood clots from forming during surgery and a few days after total knee replacement surgery. This study will help us identify whether using a blood thinner in the operating room will stop blood clots from forming during the operation.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Treatments:
Calcium heparin
Heparin