Big data vs. clinical trials: can insurance records match gold-standard results?

NCT ID NCT07599384

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

Summary

This study looks at health records of nearly 150,000 people who had knee replacement surgery to see if real-world data can reproduce the findings of a previous clinical trial (RECORD3). The researchers compare two blood thinners, rivaroxaban and enoxaparin, to see which better prevents blood clots. The goal is not to test a new drug, but to learn whether large databases can reliably mimic controlled trials.

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 show that analyzing large healthcare databases can reliably reproduce results from controlled trials, potentially speeding up medical research.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study using existing data, not a new treatment test. Results may not perfectly match the original trial due to differences in patient populations or data quality.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulmonary embolism venous thromboembolism Venous Thrombosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States