Trial Information
Accuracy of the D-Dimer Assay for the Exclusion of Pulmonary Embolism in a High Risk Oncologic Population: A Correlation With Ct Pulmonary Angiogram in the Urgent Care Setting
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients evaluated in the urgent care center and determined to need with CT
pulmonary angiogram to rule out pulmonary embolism based on signs and symptoms such
as dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, and/or pulse oxygen desaturation will
be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to obtain CT pulmonary angiogram secondary to lack of IV access, contrast
allergy or lack of consent.
- CT pulmonary angiogram not done with routine protocol for rule out pulmonary
embolism.
- Less than 21 years of age
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
The negative predictive value of the d-dimer assay relative to CT pulmonary angiogram will be the primary measure of accuracy used for this purpose.
Outcome Time Frame:
conclusion of study
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
05-040
NCT ID:
NCT00615147
Start Date:
May 2005
Completion Date:
June 2008
Related Keywords:
- Cancer
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Any cancer
- suspected pulmonary embolism
- Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism
Name | Location |
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center |
New York, New York 10021 |