Clinical trials: Red Blood Cell
Solid Tumors
Study to Evaluate Effect of a Single Dose of Sotatercept (ACE-011) on Red Blood Cell Mass and Plasma Volume in Participants With Solid Tumors
What hematopoietic precursor compartments as well as hemoglobin subtypes are affected by dosing with sotatercept (ACE-011)? Based upon a similar prior study with Procrit, Celgene has determined that all of these goals could be…
- Trial name
- NCT01190644
- Testing
- Sotatercept
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis
Red Blood Cell Lifespan
Background: A low amount of red blood cells in the blood of patients with limited kidney function is a well known problem. Besides the lack of substances in the blood like iron or erythropoietin the shortened survival of red…
- Trial name
- RBC (NCT01462071)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Renal Research Institute
MDS, MDS/MPN
Study Investigating Patient-Reported Outcomes in Lower-risk MDS Patients
PRO-RED is a prospective, longitudinal, and multicenter observational study. Enrolled patients will be followed for 6 months in at least monthly intervals in terms of their received red blood cell transfusions and routine…
- Trial name
- PRO-RED (NCT05582902)
- Where
- 11 sites in Austria, Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leipzig
Hemostasis, Surgical
The Safety and Effectiveness of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alfa) in Patients Undergoing Elective Major Abdominal and/or Pelvic Surgery
The primary purpose of the study is to compare the effect of perioperative (the time period describing the duration of a participants surgical procedure) administration of PROCRIT to that of Standard of Care (SOC) on the…
- Trial name
- NCT00350519
- Testing
- Epoetin alfa, Standard of Care
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammatory Marker
Red Cell Distribution Width as a Predictor for Post Operative Atrial Fibrillation After Open Heart Surgries
In this study we investigate the correlation between RDW and POAF, as we use the RDW as a predictor for inflammation for prediction of POAF
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammatory Marker, Heart; Surgery, Heart, Functional Disturbance as Result
- Trial name
- NCT06286111
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Sickle Cell Disease
Study of a Red Blood Cell Deformability Parameter in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in the world. It results in the synthesis of an abnormal hemoglobin (HbS) which, in its deoxygenated form, polymerizes and causes structural changes in red blood cells…
- Trial name
- Drepaforme (NCT03977532)
- Testing
- Micro-blood sampling
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Septic Patients
Effects on Septic Patient's Microcirculation of the Transfusion of Different Types of Concentrated RBCs.
Aim of the study is to evaluate the effects, on microcirculation of septic patient, of three types of RBCs: 1- fresh standard RBCs (storage <10 days); 2-leukodepleted RBCs and 3-old standard RBCs (storage >15 days) respectively.
- Trial name
- NCT01584999
- Testing
- Blood transfusion
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Università Politecnica delle Marche
Perioperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion
Blood Transfusion Strategies During Major Surgery
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to address the uncertainty surrounding blood transfusion strategies in the operating room for adult patients undergoing major surgery.
- Trial name
- TOPGUN (NCT07748663)
- Testing
- Restrictive Transfusion, Liberal transfusion
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 5,058 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Hemochromatosis
Erythrocyte Apheresis Versus Phlebotomy in Hemochromatosis
Primary hemochromatosis is the most frequent hereditary condition in Scandinavia. The condition may result in serious organ damage which can be prevented by therapy, but only few patients develop such organ damage.
- Trial name
- NCT00509652
- Testing
- Arm 1: Erythrocyte apheresis, Arm 2: Whole blood phlebotomy
- Where
- 3 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
Sodium, Renal Function
The Effect of Sodium on Erythrocyte Salt Sensitivity, Syndecan-1 and Heparin Sulfate in Healthy Subjects.
The study was a double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over study. 27 healthy subjects received a four days standardized, sodium reduced diet (100 mmol sodium) and treatment with sodium chloride (200 mmol sodium) or…
- Conditions
- Sodium, Renal Function, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- EGNA (NCT06968182)
- Testing
- Sodium Chloride
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Frank Mose
Cardiovascular Complication
RDW to Platlet Count Ratio in CKD Patients
The aim of the study is to determine Red blood cell distribution width to platelet count ratio as a predictor of cardiovascular complications in CKD patients
- Trial name
- NCT05754827
- Testing
- RDW to platlet count ratio
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Energy Metabolism
Erythrocyte Transport of Lactate During Exercise (TELE Project)
The goals of this clinical trial are: 1. to study lactate kinetic between plasma and erythrocytes during an intervallic exercise and its subsequent recovery, considering the blood pH, the genotype for the T1470A polymorphism of…
- Trial name
- TELE (NCT06104150)
- Testing
- Intervallic submaximal exercise test
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technical University of Madrid
Menopause, Metabolic Syndrome
Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Diet Riched in Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Menopausal Women
Healthy lifestyle, based on healthy diet and exercise, is a key factor to prevent the most common menopausal disorders and chronic diseases to which women are more exposed during this life stage.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- NCT02816814
- Testing
- Diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Diet with extra virgin olive oil
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis
Beta-Thalassemia
Study of Safety & PK of Luspatercept (ACE-536) in Pediatric Participants With Beta (β)-Thalassemia
This is a Phase 2a study to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of luspatercept in pediatric participants with β-thalassemia.
- Trial name
- NCT04143724
- Testing
- ACE-536
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, China and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Erythrocyte Disorder
Investigation of the Genetics of Hematologic Diseases
The purpose of this study is to collect and store samples and health information for current and future research to learn more about the causes and treatment of blood diseases.
- Conditions
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Erythrocyte Disorder, Leukocyte Disorder, Hemostasis
- Trial name
- NCT02720679
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,716 people
- Sponsor
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Luspatercept (ACE-536) Versus Epoetin Alfa for the Treatment of Anemia Due to IPSS-R Very Low, Low, or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Participants Who Require Red Blood Cell Transfusions and Are ESA Naïve
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of luspatercept (ACE-536) compared to epoetin alfa on red blood cell (RBC) transfusion independence (for at least 12 weeks) with a concurrent hemoglobin increase of at…
- Trial name
- COMMANDS (NCT03682536)
- Testing
- Luspatercept, Epoetin alfa
- Where
- 226 sites in United States, Australia and 24 more
- Volunteers
- 363 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene
Lung Disease
Using Furosemide to Prevent Fluid Overload During Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Neonates
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of intravenous furosemide on cardio-respiratory performance in neonates receiving a packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusion who are considered at high risk of volume…
- Trial name
- NCT00618852
- Testing
- Furosemide, Saline
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Hypoxia, Confinement
Intravascular Volumes in Hypoxia During Antarctic Confinement
This study evaluates the effect of hypoxia on blood volumes during Antarctic winter-over confinement. Half of the participants will be evaluated during sea-level winter-over confinement, while the other half will be examined…
- Trial name
- ANTARCV (NCT04106401)
- Testing
- carbon-monoxide rebreathing, venous blood sampling, physical activity monitoring
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ecole Nationale des Sports de Montagne
Methanol Poisoning
Red Cell Distribution Width as a Predictor of Mortality in Acute Methanol Poisoning
The study aimed to investigate the association between RDW and in-hospital mortality in methanol poisoning.
- Trial name
- NCT04064801
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Inflammation
Anemia and Inflammation
During inflammation hepcidin concentrations are increased, leading to a decrease in iron absorption. In iron deficiency anemia hepcidin is suppressed due to the activation of erythropoiesis.
- Trial name
- NCT03618914
- Testing
- Dultavax and Vaxigrip
- Where
- Morocco
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology