Developing a device to predict bleeding risks in heart support patients

Multifunctional coagulation and platelet profiling during cardiaccirculatory support

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · COALESENZ INC. · NIH-10922390

This study is testing a new, easy-to-use device called iCoagLAB that helps quickly check bleeding risks for patients with serious heart problems who are using special heart support machines, making it safer for them during treatment.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCOALESENZ INC. (nih funded)
Locations1 site (CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10922390 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on creating a compact device called iCoagLAB that can quickly assess bleeding risks in patients receiving mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for serious heart conditions. MCS is used for patients with advanced heart failure or severe cardiac dysfunction, but it can lead to life-threatening bleeding in a significant number of cases. The iCoagLAB device aims to provide rapid and accurate coagulation testing at the point-of-care, allowing for timely interventions to manage bleeding risks effectively. By improving the monitoring of coagulation status, this research seeks to enhance patient safety during critical cardiac procedures.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients with advanced heart failure or severe cardiac dysfunction who are receiving mechanical circulatory support.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing mechanical circulatory support or do not have coagulation disorders may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of life-threatening bleeding in patients undergoing mechanical circulatory support.

How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in developing point-of-care coagulation testing devices, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

CAMBRIDGE, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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