Device to evaluate blood clotting under real flow conditions

Development of a Device for Evaluating Primary Hemostasis Under Whole Blood Flow Conditions

Observational Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon · NCT03773159

This study is testing a new device that simulates blood flow to see if it can better identify bleeding risks in people with von Willebrand disease or those on blood-thinning medications.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Besançon and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT03773159 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to develop a device that assesses primary hemostasis, which is the body's initial response to stop bleeding, under conditions that mimic actual blood flow. Current tests focus on individual components like platelets or von Willebrand factor, but do not account for the complexities of whole blood and flow dynamics. By using a device that simulates a blood vessel, the study seeks to better identify bleeding risks in patients with von Willebrand disease, major constitutional thrombopathy, or those on antiplatelet therapy. Participants will provide blood samples as part of routine testing to evaluate the device's performance.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with von Willebrand disease, major constitutional thrombopathy, or those on antiplatelet drugs who are receiving care at specific hospitals.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this device could lead to more accurate assessments of bleeding risk in patients, improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there are existing tests for hemostasis, this approach is novel as it aims to replicate physiological conditions more accurately than previous methods.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* person who has given oral consent
* adult
* blood donor at EFS Bourgogne Franche-Comté
* or patient with von Willebrand disease or major constitutional thrombopathy followed by the Resource and Competence Centre (CRC) - Constitutional Hemorrhagic Diseases of Dijon or Besançon
* or patient on antiplatelet drugs consulting for thrombosis at the Dijon Bourgogne or Besançon Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* a person who is not affiliated to or not a beneficiary of national health insurance
* person subject to court-ordered protection (curatorship, guardianship)
* pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding woman
* a person who is unable to consent
* person on anti-inflammatory treatment and serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants (platelet function disorders)

Where this trial is running

Besançon and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Von Willebrand DiseasesMajor Constitutional ThrombopathyPatient on Antiplatelet Drugs
Last reviewed 2026-06-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.