New imaging method could speed up diagnosis of blood clotting disorders
NCT ID NCT04842760
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new diagnostic tool that uses imaging flow cytometry to examine platelets in blood samples. Researchers compared it to standard lab tests in 31 patients suspected of having platelet disorders or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The goal was to see if the new method could diagnose these conditions as accurately, or more accurately, than current tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a faster, more sensitive diagnostic tool for platelet disorders and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants, and the new method may not prove superior or practical for routine use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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31 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2021
- Finished
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Oct 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Male or female patient for whom a blood test was prescribed in a context of diagnosis of platelet dysfunction or HIT.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * male or female patient for whom a blood test was prescribed in a context of diagnosis of platelet dysfunction or HIT Exclusion Criteria: * minor patients * patients who have opposed the use of their personal data for research work.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France
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