Handheld clot test vs. lab: which one can you trust?

NCT ID NCT02255214

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study compared a small, portable device that measures blood clotting (INR) with the standard lab test. It included 24 adults who had stopped taking warfarin before surgery. The goal was to see if the portable device gives accurate results, so doctors can make safer decisions about using certain types of anesthesia.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Royal Infirmary Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, Lothian, EH16 4SA, United Kingdom

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