Status:

COMPLETED

Immunomodulation Following Transfusion

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Bloodworks

Conditions:

Blood Component Transfusion

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

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. T...

Detailed Description

Blood transfusions may have opposite immune effects on patients. One is sensitization. The other is immunosuppression. The magnitude of this problem in patients who are not on chemotherapy is unknown....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • At least 18 year of age
  • Scheduled for open heart surgery of cardiopulmonary bypass that involves: CABG, CABG with valve, aneurysm repair
  • Urgent or elective surgery

Exclusion

  • Scheduled for open heart surgery of cardiopulmonary bypass that involves: placement of a ventricular assist device, cardiac transplantation, aortic dissection repair
  • Emergent surgery
  • participation in other clinical research studies within 30 days of randomization.
  • Immunosuppressive treatment.
  • Refuse blood transfusion
  • Disease or condition placing subject at undue risk or decision of attending doctor.
  • Condition requiring high volume transfusion therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

287 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00810810

Start Date

July 1 2006

End Date

August 1 2011

Last Update

December 26 2017

Active Locations (2)

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Northwest Hospital

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98133

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University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98195