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Cryopreserved Platelets for Cardiac Surgery (CRYPTICS Trial)
CRYPTICS Trial Summary
This trial is comparing two different types of platelets to see which one is better at controlling blood loss during surgery.
CRYPTICS Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowCRYPTICS Trial Timeline
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Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.CRYPTICS Trial Design
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- I am scheduled for or have had a specific surgery.I have had coronary artery bypass surgery.I have had more than one heart surgery.My surgery is likely to require a platelet transfusion.You have an allergy to DMSO.I have had heart surgery involving valves or bypass.I have had a major blood clot without any clear reason.I am currently being treated for an infection with antibiotics.I have had surgery to repair an aneurysm in my chest or abdomen.You have a device called a ventricular assist device implanted in your heart.I am having heart surgery and have a risk of bleeding afterwards.I am 18 years old or older.I have been diagnosed with a low platelet count due to an immune response.I refuse blood transfusions due to my beliefs.
- Group 1: Cryopreserved platelets
- Group 2: Liquid stored platelets
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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Is recruitment for this research still ongoing?
"Yes, this clinical trial is still recruiting patients. The latest update on the status of recruitment was posted on 11/3/2022, and the trial was originally advertised on 9/23/2021."
Are there different facilities where I can participate in this research?
"There are 12 recruiting sites for this trial, but a few notable ones include University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, George Washington University in Washington D.C., and Johns Hopkins University in Durham, North carolina."
How many people fit the bill for this particular experiment?
"To conduct this research, we require 200 individuals who fit the pre-specified inclusion criteria. Those eligible can take part in the trial at locations such as University of Maryland Medical Center or George Washington University."
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