Daily ultrasound spots hidden clots in surgery patients

NCT ID NCT06635551

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will use daily bedside ultrasound to look for blood clots caused by central venous catheters in 100 adults after major surgery. Half the patients had cancer surgery, half had non-cancer surgery. The goal is to learn how often clots form and what factors increase the risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better predict and prevent catheter-related blood clots after major surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve patient outcomes, and results may not apply to all surgery types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mersin University

    RECRUITING

    Mersin, Yenişehir, 33343, Turkey (Türkiye)

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