The CLOTS trial used a standard RCT design, see the ‘Research’ topic loop for more information.

Topic Loop:
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Immobile Stroke patient Day 0-3 of admission ↓ Screen for eligibility ↓ Consent ↓ Baseline data collection ↓ Randomisation ↓
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Routine care ↓ Duplex of both legs at 7-10 days ↓ Duplex of both legs at 25-30 days (optional) ↓ Postal / phone 6 month follow up |
Routine care Plus Stockings ↓ Duplex of both legs at 7-10 days ↓ Duplex of both legs at 25-30 days (optional) ↓ Postal / phone 6 month follow up |
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Page last reviewed: 16 Sep 2020