Thrombophilia

This study tested a drug called TAK-755 in 29 adults with a rare blood clotting disorder called immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP). The goal was to see if TAK-755, along with standard immune-suppressing drugs, could control the disease with little or no pl…

This study tested a freeze-dried plasma product that can be mixed with water in 6 minutes, avoiding the long thaw time of standard plasma. It included 42 trauma patients with severe bleeding who needed blood transfusions. The goal was to see if faster plasma delivery could improv…

This study tested whether a peanut-based nutritional supplement could improve health in adults aged 60 and older living in peri-urban Ghana. Over 12 weeks, 81 participants either took the supplement daily or served as a control group. Researchers measured weight, blood pressure, …

This study looked at whether giving the antibiotic vancomycin helps cancer patients who have diarrhea and a positive screening test for C. difficile but a negative toxin test. Only 9 patients were enrolled, far fewer than planned. Researchers measured changes in C. difficile leve…

This early-stage study tested whether adding a drug called BMS-986004 to standard immune-suppressing medicine could help prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 45 adults with blood cancers or disorders receiving a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor immune cel…

This study looked at how well the JETi device works in real-world settings to remove blood clots from deep leg veins (venous thrombosis). The device uses suction and tiny water jets to break up and remove clots. In 121 patients, the device successfully cleared at least 75% of the…

This study tested whether a hydrochloric acid lock can help treat central line infections in 212 cancer and blood disease patients. The acid solution was placed in the line for 10 minutes, repeated three times, alongside standard antibiotics. The goal was to see if it reduces tre…

This study tests whether a special donor plasma product called OctaplasLG can help people with septic shock who develop blood clotting problems. Sixty participants will receive either OctaplasLG or a placebo (salt water) to see if the treatment improves clotting and outcomes. The…

This study tested a medicine called BAX 930 in 52 people born with severe TTP, a rare condition that causes dangerous blood clots. The medicine replaces a missing enzyme to prevent or treat sudden flare-ups. Participants received either BAX 930 or standard treatment for 6 months,…

This study tested whether a drug called caplacizumab, combined with immune-suppressing medicines, could treat a rare blood clotting disorder called immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) without the usual plasma exchange procedure. Fifty-one adults aged 18 to …

This study tested whether adding a high-protein diet, core muscle exercises, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation helps patients who have been on a breathing machine for over 21 days wean off it. One hundred participants received these treatments alongside usual care. The mai…

This study looked at 50 patients who needed a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor but had antibodies that could attack the donor cells. Before transplant, they received a blood purification treatment called protein A immunoadsorption to remove those antibodies, so…

This study tested a drug called caplacizumab in 21 Japanese adults with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP), a rare condition causing dangerous blood clots. Participants received caplacizumab alongside standard treatments like plasma exchange and steroids. The goa…

This study tested how well a small, portable device (LumiraDx) measures blood clotting (INR) compared to standard lab tests. Researchers collected blood from 420 adults, some taking warfarin and some not, using both a fingerstick and a vein draw. The goal was to see if the device…

This study compared three common blood thinners—aspirin, warfarin, and rivaroxaban—to prevent dangerous blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery. Nearly 19,000 adults took part. The goal was to find which option best balances preventing clots with avoiding bleeding side …

This study looked at 86 women with Factor V Leiden or Factor II mutations who had no history of blood clots. Researchers compared how long doctors prescribed blood thinners after childbirth (less than 2 weeks vs. 6 weeks) to see if shorter treatment was still effective at prevent…

This study looked at whether touch-massage can reduce anxiety in people with blood disorders (like leukemia or lymphoma) who are hospitalized in a sterile, isolated room. Sixty-two patients received three massage sessions, and researchers measured their anxiety levels before and …

This study tested a monthly online peer support group for young adults (ages 18-39) who had received a stem cell transplant. The group met for one hour over six months, led by a nurse and social worker. The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful for reducing anx…

This study tested whether montelukast (Singulair), a common asthma drug, can reduce the number and severity of infusion reactions in people receiving monoclonal antibody treatments for blood disorders. Forty adults were given montelukast along with standard premedication before t…

This study examined blood samples from 119 adults with sickle cell disease, sickle cell trait, or no condition to understand why some develop dangerous blood clots. Participants gave blood and had health check-ins over two years. The goal was to find biomarkers that could lead to…

This study looked for a virus called HHV6 in the skin and blood of 37 adults with blood cancers who developed a rash during hospital stays. The goal was to see if the virus is linked to the rash, which could help doctors diagnose and treat the rash more effectively. The study is …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called BAY 3389934 in 16 healthy Japanese adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. The drug is being developed to treat a serious blood clotting condition that can happen with severe infections (sepsis). Participants receiv…

This study examined 150 adults with sepsis in the ICU to find blood markers that signal when the condition turns into a dangerous clotting problem called DIC. Researchers collected blood samples and hospital data over up to 56 days, but did not test any new treatments. The goal i…

This study looked at whether it is safe to lower the number of platelets needed before placing a central line (a special IV) in patients with blood disorders. Normally, patients get a platelet transfusion if their count is below 50, but this study tested a lower trigger of 10. Th…

This study looked at whether donating plasma more often affects protein levels, inflammation, and mental health in male blood donors. 120 men were split into three groups: one donated plasma three times every two weeks, another every two weeks, and a third donated whole blood eve…

This completed study tested whether artificial intelligence and MRI scans could help automate the planning of total marrow irradiation, a type of radiation therapy given before a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers. Researchers aimed to reduce the 10-day planning time and be…

This study looked at health records from over 5,700 adults in Japan with sepsis (blood poisoning) to see how many also developed a serious blood clotting disorder called DIC. Researchers collected information from hospital databases to track DIC rates and severity scores. The goa…

This study looked at 100 pregnant women to determine normal ranges for a blood test called dRVVT, which checks for clotting problems. The goal is to better identify antiphospholipid syndrome, a condition that raises the risk of blood clots and pregnancy complications. By establis…

This study looked at over 1,200 people in Denmark who had a stem cell transplant for blood diseases, some as far back as 1970. Researchers used detailed surveys to measure late effects and quality of life. The goal is to find out what medical and personal factors help survivors f…

This completed study looked at blood clotting in 175 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Researchers used a special test to measure how quickly and strongly blood clots form, and whether a protein called thrombomodulin can slow this process. The goal was to understand why some COVID-…

This completed study looked at whether intimate partner violence (IPV) increases the risk of blood clots in women taking combined oral contraceptives. Researchers compared 997 women who had a first blood clot with similar women who did not, using a questionnaire to screen for IPV…

This completed study examined lung CT scans from 148 adults with blood diseases to identify common patterns of lung involvement. Researchers tracked how often certain radiological features appeared and counted complications. The goal was to better understand the range of lung iss…

This study looked at how common major psychiatric disorders are in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (a blood clotting disorder) and similar pregnancy loss histories. Researchers compared three groups of women about 10 years after their initial diagnosis. The goal was to under…

This study measured the amount of free-floating DNA and nucleosomes in the blood of 137 women to see if these levels differ between those with pregnancy complications (like preeclampsia or blood clots) and healthy women (both pregnant and non-pregnant). The goal was to better und…

This study investigates why people with myotonic dystrophy type 1 are 10 times more likely to develop dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs. Researchers will compare blood samples from 130 participants—including patients with the disease, those with a history of clots, and h…

This study looked back at 223 people with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) who received caplacizumab (Cablivi). The drug quickly normalizes platelet counts, but some patients experience a sharp rise then a dip, which might mislead doctors into giving unnecessar…