Examining how blood transfusion practices affect ICU patient outcomes
Impact of Transfusional Practice on the Morbidity and Mortality of Patients in Intensive Care
This study looks at how blood transfusion practices impact the recovery of patients in intensive care units to see if better monitoring can lead to improved outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Besançon) |
| Trial ID | NCT03934112 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to correlate transfusion monitoring with the prognostic outcomes of patients in intensive care units (ICUs). It will analyze data from patients admitted to medical and surgical resuscitation units at Besançon and Dijon university hospitals between January 2012 and December 2017. The findings could inform transfusion recommendations and improve monitoring practices in ICUs, particularly in the context of post-ICU and post-discharge care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients admitted to the ICU at the participating hospitals during the specified time frame.
Not a fit: Patients who were not admitted to the ICU or those who received transfusions outside the study period may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved transfusion practices that enhance patient outcomes in intensive care settings.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on transfusion practices, this specific observational approach focusing on ICU outcomes is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Patient admitted to medical and surgical resuscitation units of Besançon and Dijon university hospitals, all causes considered * Patient admitted between 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2017
Where this trial is running
Besançon
- CHU de Besançon — Besançon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maxime Desmarets, PhD
- Email: maxime.desmarets@univ-fcomte.fr
- Phone: 0033 381 218 359
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.