Echocardiographic changes in elderly patients after blood transfusion
Variation of Echocardiographic Parameters After Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Emergency Department Anemic Patients
This study is testing how blood transfusions affect heart function in elderly patients by checking their heart images before and after the transfusion.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 116 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Nîmes, Gard) |
| Trial ID | NCT06060639 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to assess the variations in echocardiographic parameters in elderly patients receiving red blood cell transfusions in the emergency department. Participants will undergo transthoracic echocardiography before, immediately after, and 15 minutes post-transfusion to evaluate any changes in their heart function. The study seeks to identify which echocardiographic parameter is most affected by the transfusion. By understanding these variations, the study hopes to improve patient management in emergency settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are elderly patients in the emergency department who require a red blood cell transfusion.
Not a fit: Patients who have received a transfusion within the last hour or those with significant fluid overload may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of cardiac responses to blood transfusions in anemic elderly patients, leading to better clinical practices.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies specifically addressing echocardiographic changes post-transfusion in elderly patients, similar approaches have shown promise in understanding cardiac responses in various populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient needing red blood cell transfusion * consent * social protection Exclusion Criteria: * fluid filing over 500 mL of crystalloids * transfusion in the last hour
Where this trial is running
Nîmes, Gard
- CHU de Nîmes — Nîmes, Gard, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.