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Surgical Thromboprophylaxis Practices in Oncology Patients Within the NCORP Network, STOP-VTE Study

Study on preventing blood clots in cancer patients during surgery.

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This study looks at how doctors and nurses help prevent blood clots, called **venous thromboembolism (VTE)**, after surgeries for cancer in the belly area. It's part of the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). The study checks if doctors follow guidelines for **extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (ePPx)**, which means giving medicines for a longer time to stop clots. It also explores challenges doctors face and how computer tools might help.

The study has three parts: Part 1: Doctors and nurse practitioners fill out surveys about their practices. Part 2: Some doctors and nurse practitioners do interviews to talk about problems and solutions. Part 3: Experts check patients' records to see if the prevention steps are being used and how easy it is to track this information.

  • Participation involves surveys and interviews, no treatments.
  • It helps improve guidelines for preventing blood clots after surgery.
  • No medical risks are involved, only sharing information.
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    Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm
    Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm
    Malignant Genitourinary System Neoplasm

NCT07215624

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

11 October 2026

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