The purpose of this study is to evaluate the relative efficacy and safety of prophylactic heparin co-administration during Xigris infusion in the treatment of severe sepsis in the adult.
Official Title
Conditions
Sepsis
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Treatment
Further Details
Study Start
Eligibility & Criteria
Inclusion Criteria- Must be at least 18 years old – Must have been diagnosed with severe sepsis – Indicated for treatment with Xigris Exclusion Criteria- Have allergies or bad reactions to heparin – Require high doses of heparin for treatment of condition – Need other blood thinning medications or anticoagulants – Weigh more than 135 kg (297 pounds) – Are a pregnant woman, or are breast feeding.
Total Enrolment
Contact Details
“There may be multiple sites in this clinical trial.” Telephone: 1-877-CTLILLY
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