Search / Trial NCT00000614

Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism (PREVENT)

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Oct 27, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of October 22, 2024

Completed

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Description

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism is associated with more than 300,000 hospitalizations and results in thousands of deaths annually. Conventional therapy consists of intravenous heparin followed by oral anticoagulants usually given for three to six months. The recommended intensity of oral anticoagulants (warfarin) has been derived from clinical trials. Such therapy is usually quite effective. However, some patients develop recurrent disease after the oral anticoagulants are stopped. A recent randomized study evaluated the optimal duration of oral anticoagulant therapy. After acute treatm...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Patients with venous thromboembolism, including patients with factor V Leiden. Patients had completed prescribed anticoagulation therapy within the last two years before the trial and were not currently on anticoagulation therapy.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

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