The Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute approved $30 million for a study looking at the ways to prevent blood clots in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements, according to SYS-CON Media.
Here are five things to know:
1. The $30 million grant will support researchers better understand the safety and effectiveness of three blood-thinning drugs used to prevent potentially fatal blood clots in patients undergoing hip and knee replacements.
2. The study will involve major professional societies and associations, payers, national advocacy organizations and other important patient and stakeholder groups in research design and implementation.
3. The project has been approved by the PCORI board pending the completion of a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff and issuance of formal award contracts.
4. The PCORI has awarded or approved almost $1.08 billion for research projects and other initiative aimed at helping patients and those who care for them to make more informed healthcare choices.
5. The PCORI is working to develop studies that operate faster and more efficiently than traditional research approaches.
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