Could cold platelets stop bleeding better in heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT06147531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares cold-stored platelets to standard room-temperature platelets for controlling bleeding in adults after heart surgery. About 150 patients will be randomly assigned to receive one type. The goal is to see if cold storage is a safe and effective option, and to plan a larger future study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kingston Health Sciences Centre
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
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Toronto General Hospital - University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
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