CompletedPhase 2NCT00908960

Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Patients With Elevated Tissue Factor Bearing Microparticles

Research studies have shown a strong association between cancer and blood clots in the veins (also known as deep vein thrombosis). These blood clots can flow to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) which in severe cases may be life threatening. The purpose of this research study is to see if enoxaparin is effective in preventing blood clots in the veins in participants who have cancer of the pancreas, colorectal, non-small cell lung, ovary, or gastric and also have high levels of tissue factor bearing microparticles in their blood (TFMP). TFMP are small particles that are generated from different types of blood cells in the body. In people who have cancer, TFMP are thought to be generated from cancer cells and may represent a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis. Enoxaparin has been used to prevent formation of blood clots in patients after abdominal or orthopedic surgery and in patients who suffer from a severe medical illness. Based on these studies, we are investigating to see if it prevents thrombosis in people with certain types of cancer.

Checked against the public recordLast updated Dec 19, 2017 · Source: ClinicalTrials.gov

StatusCompleted
PhasePhase 2
U.S. locations5
SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Study overview

What this study is about

Purpose
Prevention
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 2
Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Interventions being studied
Drug: Enoxaparin
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How this study is categorized

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Public criteria

Who may be able to participate

Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed malignancy that is metastatic or unresectable and for which standard curative therapies do not exist. Eligible malignancies include: * Adenocarcinoma of the pancreas (locally advanced or metastatic) * Colorectal (stage IV) * Non-small cell lung (unresectable stage III or IV) * Relapsed ovarian or stage IV * Surgically unresectable or metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma * First or second line therapy (within 4 weeks of initiating therapy). * Minimum age 18 years * Life expectancy of greater than 6 months * ECOG Performance Status 0, 1, or 2 (Karnofsky 60% or greater). * Participants must have normal organ and marrow function as outlined in the protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants may not be receiving any other study agents. * Known brain metastases should be excluded from this clinical trial because of their poor prognosis and higher potential for intracranial hemorrhage. * Prior history of documented venous thromboembolic event or pulmonary embolism within the last 5 years years (excluding central line associated events whereby patients completed anticoagulation \> 3 months previously) * Active bleeding or high risk for bleeding (e.g. known acute gastrointestinal ulcer) * Any history of significant hemorrhage (requiring hospitalization or transfusion) outside of a surgical setting within the last 5 years * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to enoxaparin or heparin. * History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia * Presence of coagulopathy (PT or PTT\> 1.5 x upper limit of normal) * Familial bleeding diathesis * Known diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation * Currently receiving anticoagulant therapy * Current use of aspirin (\>81mg daily), Clopidogrel (Plavix), cilostazol (Pletal), aspirin-dipyridamole (Aggrenox), or regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents more than twice weekly. Maximum dose of ibuprofen is 400mg no more than twice per week. * Uncontrolled intercurrent illness including, but not limited to, ongoing active infection, symptomatic congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmia, or psychiatric illness/social situations that would limit compliance with study requirements.

Important: This is the sponsor’s public criteria, not a determination of eligibility. The study team must review your individual situation.

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Study sites

U.S. locations

  • University of Southern California-Keck School of MedicineLos Angeles, California
  • Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, Massachusetts
  • VA Boston Healthcare SystemBoston, Massachusetts
  • Mass General/North Shore Cancer CenterDanvers, Massachusetts

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