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New treatment option for Blood Transfusion
Official title Hemoglobin Levels for Blood Transfusions During and After Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06718439
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if it is achievable to conduct a large-scale clinical trial whereby, the investigators will compare two ways of deciding when to give a blood transfusion during surgery. Participants in this study are adults undergoing surgery with a risk of significant blood loss.
- 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 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients, age ≥18.
- Elective or urgent surgery.
- Risk of red blood cell transfusion of at least 10 percent.
- Preoperative hemoglobin of less than 130 g/L.
- Intraoperative hemoglobin of ≤ 100 g/L at any time during surgery.
You likely can't join if
- Active major hemorrhage as indication for surgery (e.g. ruptured aneurysm, polytrauma, etc.).
- Acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction within the past 6 weeks.
- Cardiac surgery.
- Liver transplantation.
- Surgery for moderate to severe (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score ≤ 12) traumatic brain injury.
- Pregnancy or obstetrical surgery.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients, age ≥18.
- Elective or urgent surgery.
- Risk of red blood cell transfusion of at least 10 percent.
- Preoperative hemoglobin of less than 130 g/L.
- Intraoperative hemoglobin of ≤ 100 g/L at any time during surgery.
- Active major hemorrhage as indication for surgery (e.g. ruptured aneurysm, polytrauma, etc.).
- Acute coronary syndrome or myocardial infarction within the past 6 weeks.
- Cardiac surgery.
- Liver transplantation.
- Surgery for moderate to severe (Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score ≤ 12) traumatic brain injury.
- Pregnancy or obstetrical surgery.
- Patient refusal of blood products.
- Inability to provide consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.