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AnticoagulationROAR-LTNCT06779162

ROTEM-based Optimization of Anticoagulation Regimens in Lung Transplantation

An observational study of Anticoagulation and Lung Transplantation, run by University Hospital, Motol at 1 site in Czechia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is now a standard component of intraoperative support during lung transplantation, requiring anticoagulation management, typically with unfractionated heparin (UFH). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
How many people
65 participants
Where
1 siteCzechia
Study dates
1 Jan 2022to 31 Dec 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: 65 lung transplant cases between December 8, 2022, and July 13, 2024, conducted as part of the Prague Lung Transplant Program.

Who may be able to join

  • double lung transplant
  • use of intraoperative ECMO
  • complete laboratory findings

Who cannot join

  • combined heart-lung transplantation
  • single-lung transplantation
  • lung transplantation without ECMO support
  • intraoperative bleeding requiring discontinuation of anticoagulation therapy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Czechia1 site
  • University Hospital in Motol

    Prague, Czech Republic, 15500

Other trials in Czechia

About this study

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is now a standard component of intraoperative support during lung transplantation, requiring anticoagulation management, typically with unfractionated heparin (UFH). While monitoring methods such as Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Ratio (aPTTr), Anti-Factor Xa Activity (anti-Xa), and Activated Clotting Time (ACT) are commonly used, a reliable bedside method remains elusive due to the unreliability of ACT at low UFH doses. This study evaluates the correlation among these monitoring methods and investigates the potential of the ROTEM Clotting Time INTEM/HEPTEM ratio (I/Hr) as a bedside alternative.

Read the detailed description

Investigators conducted a comprehensive analysis of all lung transplant cases performed between December 8, 2022, and July 13, 2024, as part of the Prague Lung Transplant Program. This study was designed to assess the feasibility of using the ROTEM Clotting Time INTEM/HEPTEM ratio (I/Hr) as a reliable and practical bedside method for monitoring anticoagulation during lung transplantation procedures supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Inclusion criteria focused on patients who underwent double lung transplantation, required intraoperative ECMO support, and had complete laboratory data available. Based on these parameters, investigators included 65 patients in our analysis.

All enrolled patients received unfractionated heparin (UFH) for anticoagulation management during their lung transplant procedures. Coagulation was closely monitored at three critical time points: preoperatively (using the most recent laboratory results prior to surgery), immediately before ECMO cannulation (following UFH administration but prior to initiating ECMO support), and during the ECMO run (after the reperfusion of the first transplanted lung). To ensure a comprehensive assessment, coagulation status was evaluated using a combination of methods: Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time Ratio (aPTTr), Anti-Factor Xa Activity (anti-Xa), Activated Clotting Time (ACT), and the ROTEM Clotting Time INTEM/HEPTEM ratio (I/Hr).

In all cases, ECMO was initiated using a centrally cannulated approach. The drainage cannula was inserted through the right atrial appendage, while the return cannula was positioned in the ascending aorta. This configuration ensured optimal support and minimized complications during the intraoperative period. Extracorporeal circulation was facilitated using advanced devices, including Rotaflow I and Cardiohelp systems, both equipped with heparin-coated ECMO circuits to enhance biocompatibility and reduce clot formation.

Laboratory analyses of aPTT, aPTTr, and anti-Xa levels were performed in the institution's central laboratory, adhering to standardized methodologies to ensure accuracy and consistency. Bedside monitoring of ACT was carried out using the Werfen - HemoChron® system, which provided real-time feedback on clotting status during the procedure. Additionally, viscoelastic testing was performed to provide a detailed assessment of coagulation dynamics. This was primarily conducted using the Werfen - ROTEM® Sigma device, although the ROTEM® Delta device was employed in instances where the primary system was unavailable.

This study aims to establish the utility of the I/Hr as a novel, reliable, and bedside-appropriate method for anticoagulation monitoring during lung transplantation supported by ECMO. By comparing this approach to established monitoring methods, such as aPTT, anti-Xa, and ACT, investigators hope to identify a more effective strategy that aligns with the unique anticoagulation challenges posed by ECMO support. Investigator's findings could pave the way for standardized and improved anticoagulation protocols in lung transplant patients, ultimately enhancing clinical outcomes.

Keywords
Anticoagulation, Lung Transplantation, Rotational Thromboelastometry, ROTEM, UFH, INTEM, HEPTEM, Clotting time

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06779162
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
65 subjects who underwent lung transplantation on ECMOAll 65 subjects received unfractionated heparin (UFH) for anticoagulation. Coagulation assessments were performed preoperatively (the nearest laboratory findings prior to lung transplantation), before ECMO cannulation (laboratory results after administering UFH and prior to ECMO cannulation), and throughout the ECMO run (after reperfusion of the first transplanted lung)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Can ROTEM be utilized as a bedside method for managing UFH anticoagulation dosing?

    To evaluate the relationship between these monitoring methods: I/Hr, aPTT (s), aPTTr, anti-Xa (IU/mL), ACT (s), and to explore the potential of I/Hr as a bedside alternative to UFH monitoring. Correlations will be calculated between ROTEM parameter I/Hr and each of the following laboratory methods:

    I/Hr and aPTT, I/Hr and aPTTr, I/Hr and anti-Xa, I/Hr and ACT.

    This approach will assess the strength and consistency of the correlations, providing insights into the feasibility of using I/Hr as a reliable bedside alternative to standard laboratory methods.

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  2. Is there a correlation between I/Hr and aPTT?

    As part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring, I/Hr and aPTT (measured in seconds) will be assessed at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  3. Is there a correlation between I/Hr and aPTTr?

    As part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring, I/Hr and aPTTr will be assessed at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  4. Is there a correlation between I/Hr and anti-Xa?

    As part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring, I/Hr and anti-Xa (measured in IU/mL) will be assessed at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  5. Is there a correlation between I/Hr and ACT?

    As part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring, I/Hr and ACT (measured in seconds) will be assessed at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Correlation between the laboratory methods aPTT and aPTTr.

    The relationship between aPTT (measured in seconds) and aPTTr will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  2. Correlation between the laboratory methods aPTT and anti-Xa.

    The relationship between aPTT (measured in seconds) and anti-Xa (measured in IU/ml) will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  3. Correlation between the laboratory methods aPTT and ACT.

    The relationship between aPTT (measured in seconds) and ACT (measured in seconds) will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  4. Correlation between the laboratory methods aPTTr and anti-Xa.

    The relationship between aPTTr and anti-Xa (measured IU/ml) will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  5. Correlation between the laboratory methods aPTTr and ACT.

    The relationship between aPTTr and ACT (measured in seconds) will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

  6. Correlation between the laboratory methods anti-Xa and ACT.

    The relationship between anti-Xa (measured in IU/ml) and ACT (measured in seconds) will be assessed as part of UFH anticoagulation therapy monitoring at all defined time points (every 60 minutes of ECMO run).

    Measured: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jan 2025
  2. Study start1 Jan 2022
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2024
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
65 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06779162
Sponsor's protocol ID
ROAR-LT
Acronym
ROAR-LT
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
4 Jan 2025
Last updated
16 Jan 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Anticoagulation and Lung Transplantation, run by University Hospital, Motol at 1 site in Czechia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jan 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Czechia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Can ROTEM be utilized as a bedside method for managing UFH anticoagulation dosing? (time frame: From the initiation of general anesthesia at the start of the lung transplant procedure until ECMO decannulation. Laboratory methods will be performed every 60 minutes from anesthesia initiation to ECMO cessation, lasting up to 6 hours.). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jan 2025.

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