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INTERCEPT Treated RBCs for Anemia (ReCePI Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Led By Richard J Benjamin, MD
Research Sponsored by Cerus Corporation
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 75 days
Awards & highlights

ReCePI Trial Summary

This trial will compare the effects of transfusing patients with RBCs treated with the INTERCEPT Blood System to those who receive conventional RBC transfusions.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients weighing at least 40 kg, aged 11 or older, undergoing complex cardiac surgery such as multiple valve repairs or coronary artery bypass grafts. They must not be pregnant and agree to use reliable birth control if of child-bearing potential. Excluded are those with certain allergies, autoimmune diseases affecting red blood cells, severe kidney or liver issues, recent transfusions or participation in other clinical trials.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of the INTERCEPT Blood System for Red Blood Cells (RBCs) in patients with acute anemia from cardiovascular surgeries. It compares outcomes like renal impairment after receiving INTERCEPT-treated RBCs versus conventional RBC transfusions.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, generally blood transfusion risks include allergic reactions, fever, iron overload from frequent transfusions over time and rarely infectious disease transmission.

ReCePI Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~75 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 75 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Proportion of patients who have received at least one study transfusion with a diagnosis of renal impairment defined as
Treatment emergent antibodies
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse Events
HLA allo-antigens
Mortality or the need for RRT
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ReCePI Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: INTERCEPT (test)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
The INTERCEPT treatment process uses amustaline and glutathione together with a processing solution in a single-use disposable set and results in pathogen and leukocyte inactivated RBCs suspended in SAG-M additive solution (INTERCEPT RBCs). The INTERCEPT treatment will be performed on leukocyte reduced RBC components prepared from whole blood collections and suspended in AS-5 additive solution within 24 hours of collection. The test component is allogeneic INTERCEPT RBCs suspended in SAG-M and stored at 1°C to 6 for up to 35 days post-donation and administered intravenously. Dose and schedule of RBC transfusions will be determined by the treating physician.
Group II: Conventional (Control)Active Control1 Intervention
The control transfusion component is a conventional leukocyte-reduced RBC component in an FDA approved additive solution (AS-1, AS-3 or AS-5) stored at 1°C to 6°C for up to 35 days post-donation and administered intravenously. The Control RBC components will be handled and labeled in a manner so as to maintain blinding. Dose and schedule of RBC transfusions will be determined by the treating physician.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Cerus CorporationLead Sponsor
18 Previous Clinical Trials
4,576 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Anemia
881 Patients Enrolled for Anemia
Richard J Benjamin, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCerus Corporation

Media Library

Control Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03459287 — Phase 3
Anemia Research Study Groups: INTERCEPT (test), Conventional (Control)
Anemia Clinical Trial 2023: Control Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03459287 — Phase 3
Control 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03459287 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are a lot of different hospitals participating in this study within the city limits?

"Currently, this trial is enrolling patients at centres including University of California Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, Mayo-Rochester in Rochester, Minnesota, and Duke University Health System in Durham, North carolina."

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How many people are being signed up to participate in this research project?

"In order to move forward, this study needs 292 individuals that fit the bill in terms of specified inclusion criteria. Clinics in University of California Los Angeles and Mayo-Rochester are two examples of medical centres where patients can take part in this trial."

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Has the INTERCEPT blood safety system received federal approval in the United States?

"There is some efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data from previous trials, so INTERCEPT received a score of 3."

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Is this a full trial or are there still open positions for volunteers?

"The clinical trial is presently seeking participants, as seen on clinicaltrials.gov. This information was originally posted on December 5th, 2018 and was last edited on March 2nd, 2022."

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What is the goal of this research?

"The primary outcome of this clinical trial will be evaluated over a 48-hour period and pertains to the development of treatment-emergent antibodies. Additionally, secondary outcomes such as SAEs (Treatment-emergent SAEs through 28 days after the last study transfusion), mortality rates, or the need for RRT (renal replacement therapy) will also be monitored."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Tennessee
How old are they?
65+
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
~46 spots leftby Apr 2025