This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research HTA (project number 14/140/61).

Joined December 2015
15 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
29 May 2020
Take a look at our short patient video explaining the rationale behind the GAPS trial and the study results @JosephShalhoub @professorahd @NIHRresearch @ThrombosisUK @bhwords @TamaraEveringt1
14
23
16 Dec 2020
👇👇
2
3
GAPS Trial retweeted
Will the addition of thigh-applied, intermittent, pneumatic, compression therapy to standard wound care, for the treatment of venous leg ulcers improve ulcer healing? The IPCOTT study registered on #ISRCTN by @Huntleighdiag isrctn.com/ISRCTN77093550 #clinicaltrials
1
Our GAPS HTA monograph is out now! journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/p… Thanks to our collaborators, recruiting sites and the 1,905 patients who joined the trial @JosephShalhoub @TamaraEveringt1 @bhwords @handwrist @john_norrie @professorahd @zaedHamady @GerryStansby @profawbradbury #NIHR

1
5
9
And a huge thank you to @ThrombosisUK for ongoing support of this research
👇Next, we need to implement the results of the GAPS trial across the NHS
How often do we get the chance to save the nhs ÂŁ64 million? Watch this film clip to learn one way
1
1
What does the future hold for mechanical thromboprophylaxis? New publication out now: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epu… from @JosephShalhoub @ImperialSandC @ImperialVasc

4
9
GAPS Trial retweeted
Professor Davies @professorahd and @ImperialVasc are conducting the new DAVE study looking at different treatments to help patients with chronic venous ulcers. If your site would like to take part, please contact Sarrah (Trial Manager) on s.peerbux@imperial.ac.uk or DM us here
4
3
19 Nov 2020
The GAPS trial are proud to be involved in the excellent PPI delivered by @ImperialSandC
2
2
19 Nov 2020
Listening to @williamvanthoff introducing the #crnnwlawards2020
1
12 Nov 2020
If you haven’t already responded to our survey for health professionals please follow the link below 👇👇
Please help -The Academic Department of Vascular Surgery at Imperial College London need your help to complete a 2 minute survey on the impact of their latest NIHR HTA funded trial,@GapsTrial imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jf… If you learn more about the trial here: youtube.com/watch?v=yeqJp2tz…
1
27 Oct 2020
If you haven’t already, please take our 2 minute questionnaire 👇
30 Sep 2020
Are you a clinical professional working with people who have #VTE? If so, please take our 2 min questionnaire exploring the impact of the GAPS trial results: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jf… Thank you! #NIHR #bloodclots #DVT
GAPS Trial retweeted
Recording of this is now available on letstalkclots.com CPD accredited, free to register, open to all HC & allied professionals

A comprehensive review of mechanical thromboprophylaxis by Prof Alun Davies with particular reference to @GapsTrial We need @NICEComms to update UK guidelines now based on this new evidence otherwise every hospital will be doing something different @ThrombosisUK
1
1
GAPS Trial retweeted
Next great talk is from Prof Alun Davies on @GapsTrial Recording will be available shortly or join now letstalkclots.com
2
3
A comprehensive review of mechanical thromboprophylaxis by Prof Alun Davies with particular reference to @GapsTrial We need @NICEComms to update UK guidelines now based on this new evidence otherwise every hospital will be doing something different @ThrombosisUK
2
7
18
GAPS Trial retweeted
#LetsTalkClots conference platform is open! Along with details about the week's agenda you can visit the virtual exhibition & learn more in the 'In Touch' area. Catch up on the @GapsTrial findings and how your centre could enroll to be part of @TrialChaps letstalkclots.com/
1
7
13
30 Sep 2020
Are you a clinical professional working with people who have #VTE? If so, please take our 2 min questionnaire exploring the impact of the GAPS trial results: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jf… Thank you! #NIHR #bloodclots #DVT

2
GAPS Trial retweeted
Just out - #LetsTalkClots virtual conference has been awarded 11 #CPD credits. International faculty, hot topics, updates, discussion, learning. Live webinars & catch up recordings. #COVID19 #GIRFT #HAT #CAT #VTE #Prevention #ImprovingOutcomes Reg Free thrombosisuk.org/lets-talk-c…
15
14
GAPS Trial retweeted
We are trying to understand how the care of venous ulceration has been effective by the COVID-19 pandemic, if you care for leg ulceration please spare five minutes and fill out our survey. @WeDistrictNurse @ImperialVasc @district_nw @SWBHCommunityDN imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jf…

3
1
GAPS Trial retweeted
23 Jul 2020
We’re working on a new study looking at why some patients with leg ulcers are referred to hospital for care and some are not 🤷🏽‍♀️. We hope to develop a new pathway so all recieve the best care🌟. We’d love to hear your views on this via our 5 min survey tinyurl.com/y44amv72

2
5
5