Clinical trials: Transfusion
Blood Transfusion, Cardiac Surgery
Red Cell Storage Duration and Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether length of storage of RBC is related to postoperative morbid outcomes in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00458783
- Testing
- Prolonged RBC storage, Short RBC storage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,942 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Blood Transfusion Complications
Point-of-Care RBC Washing to Prevent Transfusion-Related Pulmonary Complications
This study is designed to determine if point-of-care washing of allogeneic Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells reduces pulmonary complications when compared to standard-of-care Leukocyte-Reduced Red Blood Cells in a cardiac…
- Trial name
- NCT02094118
- Testing
- Point-of-care washed red blood cell transfusion., Standard of care red blood cell transfusion.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Erythrocyte Transfusion
Rejuvenated RBC and VO2 Max in Healthy Subjects
To compare the physiologic benefits of rejuvenated RBCs (rejRBCs) to standards RBCs (PRBCs), we will emulate critical conditions by safely maximizing stress on the cardiovascular system, in an elective, feasible volunteer study.
- Trial name
- NCT03089047
- Testing
- Transfusion of rejuvenated and washed autolgous RBCs, Transfusion of washed autolgous RBCs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Transfusion, Age of Blood
Standard Issue Transfusion Versus Fresher Red Blood Cell Use in Intensive Care- A Randomised Controlled Trial
In Australia, blood for transfusion has a "use by" date of 42 days after collection. The actual age of blood given to patients depends on what is available at the time and the rate of usage.
- Trial name
- TRANSFUSE (NCT01638416)
- Testing
- Blood transfusion
- Where
- 60 sites in Australia, Finland and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 4,994 people
- Sponsor
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre
Myeloid Malignancy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
Pilot Trial of Clofarabine Added to Standard Busulfan and Fludarabine for Conditioning Prior to Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
The purpose of this study is to find out what effects, good and/or bad, the addition of clofarabine, a new chemotherapy agent, to a standard busulfan and fludarabine conditioning treatment has.
- Conditions
- Myeloid Malignancy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome, Transfusion-dependent Red Blood Cell (RBC) Defect, Congenital Immunodeficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01596699
- Testing
- Alemtuzumab, Busulfan, Fludarabine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia Patients, Cardiac Iron Overload
Safety and Efficacy of Deferasirox in Combination With Desferoxamine in β-thalassaemia Patients With Severe Cardiac Iron Overload
The primary efficacy endpoint of this interventional study was to evaluate the number of patients achieving a complete response (CR), defined as patients switching from intensive deferasirox -DFO treatment, at any time point…
- Trial name
- NCT01459718
- Testing
- Deferasirox, Deferoxamine (DFO)
- Where
- 4 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia
Efficacy and Safety Study of Deferasirox in Patients With Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia
Assessed the efficacy of deferasirox in patients with non-transfusion dependent thalassemia based on change in liver iron concentration from baseline after 52 weeks of treatment.
- Trial name
- THETIS (NCT01709838)
- Testing
- deferasirox
- Where
- 11 sites in China, Greece and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Red Blood Cell Transfusion
Physiologic Effects of RBC Transfusion
The purpose of this study is to determine how red blood cell transfusions, particularly the length of storage time of units of packed red blood cells, affects the cardiovascular function in patients receiving transfusions.
- Trial name
- NCT02566577
- Testing
- Fresh red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, Storage-aged red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, Electronic infusion pump
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Trauma
Pragmatic, Randomized Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios
Pragmatic, Randomized, Optimal Platelet and Plasma Ratios (PROPPR)is a Phase III trial designed to evaluate the difference in 24-hour and 30-day mortality among subjects predicted to receive massive transfusion ([MT] (defined as…
- Trial name
- PROPPR (NCT01545232)
- Testing
- 1:1:1 Blood Transfusion Ratio, 1:1:2 Blood Transfusion Ratio
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 680 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient
Thromboelastography-derived Functional Fibrinogen Levels
This study hopes to determine if thromboelastography-derived functional fibrinogen (TEG-FF or FLEV) levels obtained during the rewarming phase of cardiopulmonary bypass can provide information on coagulation status sooner…
- Conditions
- Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient, Reducing Excess Blood Transfusion
- Trial name
- TEG-FF (NCT01992757)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Blood Component Transfusion
Immunomodulation Following Transfusion
This study is designed to provide information on patients' immune response after exposure to transfused blood. Blood transfusions may have opposite immune effects on patients. One is sensitization. The other is immunosuppression.
- Trial name
- NCT00810810
- Testing
- Standard blood components, Leukoreduced blood components, Leukoreduced and irradiated
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 287 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Blood Loss After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty, Need for Blood Transfusion After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Oral vs. Intravenous TXA Study Proposal: TJA
Purpose: Examine oral and intravenous Tranexamic Acid (TXA) to determine whether or not the different routes of drug administration are equivalent in terms of post-operative reduction in hemoglobin, number of transfusions, and…
- Trial name
- NCT02233101
- Testing
- Oral Tranexamic Acid, Intravenous Tranexamic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Chronic Iron Overload Due to Transfusion-dependant Anemias
Phase II Study to Investigate the Benefits of an Improved Deferasirox Formulation (Film-coated Tablet)
Assessed the new film-coated tablet formulation to the currently approved dispersible tablet formulation with regards to overall safety, Gastrointestinal (GI) tolerability, palatability, satisfaction and compliance
- Trial name
- NCT02125877
- Testing
- Deferasirox dispersible tablet, Defearisox film-coated tablet
- Where
- 51 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Blood Transfusion, Endothelial Physiopathology
Pilot Study About the Harmful Effects of Blood Storage on Overweight People and the Role of iNO in This Setting
The purpose of this study is to determine whether storage time affects how human body responds to autologous blood transfusion. An autologous blood transfusion is when a person donates blood and then receives that same blood back…
- Conditions
- Blood Transfusion, Endothelial Physiopathology, Nitric Oxide, Pulmonary Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01529502
- Testing
- Red blood Cells auto-transfusion, Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Anemia
Evaluation of Two Epoetin Alfa Dosing Strategies in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving Hemodialysis
The purpose of this study is to compare two different dosing methods of epoetin alfa and their effectiveness in maintaining hemoglobin levels between 10.0 to 11.0 g/dL in in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving…
- Conditions
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Anemia, Renal Dialysis, Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Trial name
- NCT02253654
- Testing
- Epoetin alfa
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Anemia, Sickle Cell, Transfusion Hemosiderosis
Clinical Importance of Treating Iron Overload in Sickle Cell Disease
Hypothesis: The investigators suspect that significant degrees of iron overload in subjects with SCD result in decreased red cell survival, abnormal endothelial function and markedly dysregulated autonomic function.
- Trial name
- NCT00981370
- Testing
- deferasirox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Cardiac Surgery, Erythrocyte Transfusion
Red Cell Storage Duration Study
The RECESS study will compare the effects of transfusing red blood cell units stored <= 10 days vs. red blood cell units stored >= 21 days, in patients who are undergoing complex cardiac surgery and are likely to need a red blood…
- Trial name
- RECESS (NCT00991341)
- Testing
- Red blood cell units stored <= 10 days, Red blood cell units stored >= 21 days
- Where
- 33 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,481 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia
Efficacy and Safety of Deferasirox in Non-transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Patients With Iron Overload and a One Year Open-label Extension Study
CICL670A2209: This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of deferasirox in non-transfusion dependent thalassemia patients with iron overload.
- Trial name
- THALASSA (NCT00873041)
- Testing
- deferasirox
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Greece and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Blood Transfusion
Comparison in Need for Bank Blood Between Patients Undergoing Total Hip Surgery That Either Receive Their Own Blood Back or Not
The study is a prospective, controlled, randomised and assessor blind study that investigate if the need for bank blood transfusion could be reduced in patients, undergoing primary or revision total hip replacement surgery, who…
- Conditions
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Blood Transfusion, Blood Transfusion, Autologous
- Trial name
- NCT00822588
- Testing
- Sangvia® System
- Where
- 6 sites in Austria, Netherlands and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 227 people
- Sponsor
- Wellspect HealthCare
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass
Impact of Fluid Restriction Policy in Reducing the Use of Red Cells in Cardiac Surgery
The investigators' hypothesis is that restriction of circulating fluids in comparison to a liberal fluid administration policy would lead to a reduction of allogenic red blood cells exposure in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass, Erythrocyte Transfusion
- Trial name
- NCT00600704
- Testing
- Fluid Restriction Policy, Free fluid infusion
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 192 people
- Sponsor
- Larissa University Hospital