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N/A N=254 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Frozen Red Blood Cell Transfusions in Trauma Patients

Blood Loss · Anemia · Trauma

Enrolled (actual)
254
Serious AEs
7.5%
Results posted
Jan 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Tissue Oxygenation — 100.3; 98.2; 98.3 percentage of baseline

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
RBC units (Biological)
Age
Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult · 15+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Primary completion
May 2014

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Tissue Oxygenation
100.3; 98.2; 98.3
SECONDARY
2,3 DPG Levels After Transfusion
0.33; 0.36; 0.31
SECONDARY
Free Hemoglobin Levels After Transfusion
201; 194; 174
SECONDARY
Haptoglobin Levels 12 Hours After Transfusion
897; 1470; 1350
SECONDARY
Clinical Outcomes - Hospital Days
13; 13.5; 18
SECONDARY
Clinical Outcomes - ICU Days
6; 5; 7
SECONDARY
Clinical Outcomes - Ventilator Days
0; 0; 1
SECONDARY
Number of Participants With Acute Renal Failure
7; 7; 10
SECONDARY
Clinical Outcomes - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
5; 2; 4
SECONDARY
Clinical Outcomes - Infections
24; 22; 24

Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in trauma patients and evaluate for any differences between the age of the RBCs and how they were stored. The investigators will specifically look for the following differences between study groups: 1. the transfused red blood cells' ability to delivery oxygen to the tissues 2. differences in biochemical markers in subjects and units transfused, and 3. how the subject's internal organs are working and if they develop any infections

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Trauma Service with an Injury Severity Score > 4
  • Require a blood (PRBC) transfusion
  • Transfusion is not emergent
  • Able to obtain consent from patient or appropriate 3rd party prior to 1st transfusion

Exclusion Criteria

  • Inability to adhere to blood age randomization due to limitations of the blood bank inventory
  • Bilateral hand injuries that prevent StO2 measurements
  • Age 10 units in 24 hours) in last 3 months
  • Hemodynamically unstable or need for transfusion in < 3 hours
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01038557). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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