Overview

Thromboprophylaxis for Patients Undergoing Surgical Resection for Colon Cancer

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The blood thinner "tinzaparin" might increase survival in patients with colon cancer undergoing surgical resection. The investigators want to assess if a trial allocating patients to prolonged treatment with tinzaparin versus standard of care is feasible.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Collaborator:
LEO Pharma
Treatments:
Dalteparin
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Tinzaparin