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New treatment option for Cardiac Disease
Official title Fresh Autologous Whole Blood Transfusion After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03204357
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Autologous blood transfused at the end of cardiopulmonary bypass will reduce total blood loss 24 hours after surgery and improve mitochondrial oxygen delivery measured by plasma succinate levels. The study design is a prospective randomized interventional trial of transfusion of fresh autologous whole blood versus standard of care expectant management of bleeding during elective cardiac surgery.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 90
You may be able to join if
- Adult people aged 18 to 90
- Able to provide informed consent
- Willing to accept autologous or allogenic blood transfusion
- Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass
You likely can't join if
- Pre-operative administration of allogenic blood bank products in the previous 3 months
- Hemodynamically unstable defined as a systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg with a heart rate greater 100 or requiring intravenous vasopressor...
- Significant active infection or sepsis defined by positive blood culture or positive wound culture
- Hemoglobin less than 7 g/dl
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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