New study aims to predict dangerous blood clots in cancer patients on chemo

NCT ID NCT07196020

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Cancer patients face a higher risk of blood clots during chemotherapy, but it's hard to know who is most at risk. This study will measure clotting-related biomarkers in the blood of 380 patients with ovarian, lung, stomach, or pancreatic cancer at four points during their treatment. By comparing those who develop clots with those who don't, researchers hope to develop a blood test that predicts clot risk and helps guide the safe use of blood thinners.

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 lead to a simple blood test that identifies which cancer patients are at high risk of blood clots during chemotherapy, allowing doctors to use blood thinners more safely and effectively.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It is still in early stages and may not produce a reliable prediction tool. The results may not apply to all cancer types or treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer gastric cancer lung cancer malignant pancreatic neoplasm neoplasm ovarian cancer venous thromboembolism

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CANCER VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cork University Hospital
RECRUITING

Cork, Ireland, T12 DC4A, Ireland
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
RECRUITING

Dublin, Ireland, D07R2WY, Ireland
Trinity Cancer St. James Cancer Institute
RECRUITING

Dublin, Ireland, D08W9RT, Ireland

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