Blood
Cancer and neoplasms
A feasibility randomised controlled trial assessing the use of platelet transfusions versus modified dose anticoagulation in patients with thrombocytopaenia and cancer-associated Thrombosis receiving anticoagulation (START UK)
Study type
Multicentre,non-blinded,feasibility randomised controlled trial
Aim
Feasibility study to assess feasibility of progressing to a full scale trial to evaluate strategies for platelet transfusion in participants with thrombocytopaenia and cancer associated thrombus (CAT) receiving anticoagulation
Primary objective
To determine the feasibility of designing and recruiting to a full RCT of management in participants with acute cancer-associated thrombosis (developed within 14 days) and thrombocytopaenia.
Secondary objectives
To determine:
• Additional feasibility measures,such as recruitment rate,reasons for non participation in eligible participants and withdrawal rates and participation barriers ...
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