Comparison of Thromboembolic Events in Patients Undergoing Thromboprophylactic Treatment With ENOXA® vs Lovenox®

Comparison of Thromboembolic Events in Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery and Thromboprophylactic Treatment With Two Enoxaparin Formulations (ENOXA® vs Lovenox®)

Prospective, monocentric, randomized, parallel group, rater-blinded study using two formulations of Enoxaparin sodium (ENOXA® vs LOVENOX®) to compare the thromboembolic events (symptomatic and asymptomatic) in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery and thromboprophylactic treatment with either Enoxaparin formulations.

The study has a secondary focus as to evaluate the immunogenicity of the two formulations of Enoxaparin through a subgroup analysis.

Study followup duration is up to 30 days post surgical procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or female over 18 years
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
• Elective or emergency surgery
• Preventive administration of enoxaparin sodium

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients participating in another study
• Unfractionated heparin (UFH) use up to 30 days prior to surgical procedure
• Renal failure with creatinine clearance <30 ml / min
• Known history of peripheral venous thrombosis and/or deep venous thrombosis in the 3 months prior to inclusion
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women or women of childbearing age not using medically accepted contraceptive method
• Anticoagulant use in the 3 months prior to inclusion
• Patients with known haemostatic disorder
• Patients not consenting to participate in the study, or not capable of understanding its objectives