RecruitingPhase 3NCT04374799

Heparin vs Placebo for Cardiac Catheterization

A Randomized Trial of Heparin vs Placebo in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization Via the Trans-radial Approach


Sponsor

London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

Enrollment

1,623 participants

Start Date

Oct 5, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Patients undergoing cardiac catheterization will be randomized to 3 groups: no anticoagulant, low dose anticoagulant and high dose anticoagulant.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • diagnostic cardiac catheterization; Small size sheath; patency of the ulno-palmar circulation

Exclusion Criteria1

  • abnormal ulno-palmar circulation; Prior radial artery thrombosis; Prior surgery close to the access site; Emergent cardiac catheterization; History of HIT or allergy to heparin; Patients requiring anticoagulation

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Interventions

DRUGHeparin

two doses of heparin

DRUGPlacebos

placebo


Locations(2)

Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

London Health Sciences Centre

London, Ontario, Canada

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