Clinical Research Directory

Safety And Field Evaluation of Plasma Lyophilized for Acute and Surgical Management Applications

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety of freeze-dried plasma (FDP), known as EZPLAZ, with conventional plasma in adults who need a plasma transfusion. Plasma is the liquid part of blood that contains proteins that help blood clot. The main question is whether the risk of blood clots or death within 7 days after the first transfusion is not unacceptably higher with FDP than with conventional plasma. Participating hospitals will follow a randomly assigned schedule that determines which plasma product enrolled participants receive during each week. Participants will receive the product assigned to their hospital for that week during the first 24 hours of treatment. The treating physician will determine how much plasma is needed. After the first 24 hours, participants may receive either product if additional plasma is required. Participants will be followed for 28 days after their first study transfusion. Information about blood clots, transfusion reactions, or other medical problems, and survival. Trial information will come from routine medical care and medical records. Follow-up after hospital discharge may include telephone contact with the participant or their legally authorized representative. No additional laboratory tests are required solely for this study.

Recurrent or Persistent Device Related Thrombus After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion: The RE-DRT Study

This study is a prospective, multicenter international trial aimed at assessing the actual incidence, identifying associated factors, and evaluating the clinical consequences of both persistent and recurrent device-related thrombus (DRT) following percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). While LAAO has shown efficacy in reducing the risk of stroke, device-related thrombus (DRT) remains a significant concern. The reported incidence of DRT varies, and it is associated with an elevated risk of ischemic stroke and death. The study highlights that persistent and recurrent DRT pose higher risks of thromboembolic events, and current data come from retrospective studies with non-standardized imaging follow-up protocols. The timing of imaging follow-up is crucial, and the study notes discrepancies in recommendations from expert statements. The EHRA/EAPCI suggests imaging at specific intervals post-procedure, while the SCAI/HRS recommends repeat imaging at shorter intervals to assess DRT resolution. The study underscores the need for dedicated prospective data to accurately determine the incidence, factors, and clinical impact of persistent and recurrent DRT after LAAO.

Diffrence in Thromboprofilaksis in Elderly Ostoepenic Hip Fractures According to Mobility Status by Genetic Analysis

Hip fracture is a common and severe disease in elderly patients. The question of the study is whether elderly patients with severe osteopenia have significantly lower levels of the collagen-binding protein Hsp47 than relatively mobile patients due to advanced immobility before the fracture, and whether they participants have a similar risk of VTE to the normal population despite having had a hip fracture and surgery.