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An urgent call to publish COVID-19 trials: a systematic search revealed ZERO studies regarding the incidence of thromboembolic events in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected COVID-19 patients

Crit CarePublished Systematic review

Authors' conclusion

There is currently no high-quality evidence on the incidence of thromboembolic events in Omicron-infected COVID-19 patients.

Study context

Population
COVID-19 patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variantsno study included
Outcome
Thromboembolic events, objective diagnostic criteria
Follow-up
Within 28 days of infection
Methodological detailsindependent screening by two reviewers, Cochrane COVID-19 Study Register searched, studies published November 30, 2021, to January 31, 2024
  • Independent screening by two reviewers
  • Cochrane COVID-19 Study Register searched, studies published November 30, 2021, to January 31, 2024

Pooled result

As reported in the abstract

Full-text screening

238

Original publication

An urgent call to publish COVID-19 trials: a systematic search revealed ZERO studies regarding the incidence of thromboembolic events in SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-infected COVID-19 patients. Crit Care. Published 1 May 2025. doi:10.1186/s13054-025-05395-7

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