Arm or belly? study seeks best spot for blood clot shot in severe obesity

NCT ID NCT07213713

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

Summary

This study looks at whether injecting the blood thinner enoxaparin into the arm or the abdomen works better for preventing blood clots in people with severe obesity (BMI over 40). Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to see which injection site gives the right amount. The study plans to enroll 80 adults who need clot prevention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

enoxaparin

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show the best injection site for enoxaparin in people with severe obesity, improving clot prevention.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) that only measures drug levels, not actual clot prevention. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity obesity disorder venous thromboembolism prevention target

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

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