Appropriateness of Hemostatic Agent Use in Cardiovascular Surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

HAEMOVAX is a single-center mixed-methods observational study that combines an anonymous survey of cardiovascular surgeons with a retrospective audit of how hemostatic agents are used. It uses standardized clinical vignettes based on EACTS and ESA recommendations to measure Knowledge-Practice Alignment (KPA-Score). The study aims to understand real-world usage patterns, barriers to appropriate use, and how declared knowledge aligns with actual decision-making. Results could reveal variability in practice, inform resource allocation, and identify gaps between guidelines and routine care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Physicians with a surgical role in the Departments of Cardiac Surgery or Vascular Surgery at IRCCS Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio, Milan Including attending surgeons, consultant surgeons, and surgical residents
* Active participation in cardiovascular operative procedures during the study period (or within the preceding 12 months)
* Employment at the study institution at the time of survey administration Willingness to participate and complete the anonymous structured questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-surgical healthcare personnel (e.g., nurses, anesthesiologists, administrative staff, or allied health professionals)
* Surgeons not involved in operative cardiovascular practice during the study period
* External collaborators or visiting surgeons without regular clinical activity at the institution
* Individuals who do not provide informed consent for participation in the anonymous survey
* Questionnaires with missing or incomplete vignette responses preventing calculation of the KPA-Score

Where it's running

• IRCCS Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio Hospital
  Milan, Mi, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Luca Galassi, MD
• Email: luca.galassi@unimi.it
• Phone: +393458013083

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.