Blood thinner showdown: aspirin vs. heparin for cancer surgery patients
NCT ID NCT03244020
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study compares two common blood thinners, aspirin and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), to prevent dangerous blood clots after orthopedic surgery for cancer. About 2,868 adults having surgery on the pelvis or leg for bone metastases or sarcoma will be enrolled. The goal is to see which drug works better and causes fewer side effects like bleeding.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Cooper University Health Care
Camden, New Jersey, 08103, United States
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Louisiana State University Health
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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Santiago Lozano-Calderon
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of California Los Angeles Health
Los Angeles, California, 90404, United States
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University of Missouri-Columbia Cancer Care
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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