New program aims to cut blood transfusions in heart surgery
NCT ID NCT04040023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at ways to reduce the need for blood transfusions in patients having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The researchers tested two approaches: improving how doctors decide to give transfusions and treating low iron and anemia before and after surgery. The goal was to lower the risks linked to transfusions, such as infections and heart problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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900 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Finished
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Sep 2021
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient scheduled for cardiac surgery under ECC * Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme * Patient having given his consent Exclusion Criteria: * Urgent surgery (less than 48h) * Contraindication to iron injection : proven allergic reaction * Erythropoietin allergy * Protected patients: Majors under some form of guardianship or other legal protection; pregnant, breastfeeding or parturient woman.
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Locations
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Clinique Pasteur
Toulouse, 31076, France
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