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Official title Transfusion Requirements in Younger Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04754022
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- TRICS-IV is an international, multi-centre, open-label randomized controlled trial of two commonly used transfusion strategies in moderate to high risk patients who are 65 years of age or younger undergoing cardiac surgery on cardiopulmonary bypass, using a superiority trial design.
- 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 65
You may be able to join if
- ≥18 and ≤65 years of age
- Planned cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass
- Informed consent obtained
- Preoperative European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation (EuroSCORE I) of 6 or more
You likely can't join if
- Patients who refuse participation
- Patients who are unable to receive or who refuse blood products
- Patients who are involved in a preoperative autologous pre-donation program
- Patients who are having a heart transplant or having surgery solely for an insertion of a ventricular assist device
- Pregnancy or lactation (a negative pregnancy test must be obtained prior to randomization for women of childbearing potential)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Portland, Maine, United States
- Camden, New Jersey, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
- Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
- Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
- Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Prahran, Australia
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
- Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
+ 26 more site(s).
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 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Portland, Maine, United States; Camden, New Jersey, United States; New York, New York, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia and 40 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.