Stockings vs. no stockings: huge trial aims to settle clot prevention debate

NCT ID NCT06166537

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: Imperial College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether wearing compression stockings in the hospital, on top of taking blood-thinning medication, can further reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots after surgery. About 8,600 adults having high-risk operations (like cancer or joint surgery) will be randomly assigned to receive either blood thinners plus stockings or blood thinners alone. All participants will get an ultrasound to check for clots, and researchers will compare the two groups to see if stockings provide any extra benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

venous thromboembolism prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SURGERY VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom
North Bristol NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Bristol, United Kingdom
University College London NHS Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom

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