Active clinical trials for "Hemorrhage"

Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (sICH) is the deadliest stroke subtype yearly affecting over 6000 patients in the Netherlands. Treatment options are very limited. Inflammation plays a vital role in the development of sICH-related secondary brain injury (SBI). Within 4 hours after sICH onset, blood components and thrombin induce the release of cytokines and other inflammatory molecules, with subsequent microglial activation, blood brain barrier (BBB) damage and the formation of perihaematomal oedema (PHO). Among the released cytokines, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) has a pivotal role. Recombinant human interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra, anakinra) effectively antagonizes IL-1β through competitive binding to the IL-1 receptor. Anakinra is available for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, other inflammatory diseases and has been studied in acute sepsis. We hypothesize that anakinra safely reduces SBI after sICH, and that its effect is dose-dependent. Objective: To determine the effect of high-dose versus low-dose anakinra compared to standard medical management on oedema extension distance (OED) determined with MRI on day 7±1. Second, to study the safety profile of anakinra. Furthermore, to assess its effect on 1) serum inflammatory markers IL-1β, IL-6, hsCRP, neutrophil and total white blood cell counts at day 1, 3 and 7 compared to baseline; 2) DCE-MRI measurement of BBB transfer constant (Ktrans) on day 7±1, and; 3) to estimate an effect on functional outcome in patients with sICH. Study design: Multicentre, prospective, randomized, three-armed (1:1:1) trial with open label treatment and blinded end-point assessment (PROBE design) . Study population: 75 patients with supratentorial sICH admitted within 8 hours after symptom onset. Intervention: Patients will receive anakinra in either a high dose (loading dose 500mg i.v., followed by infusion with 2mg/kg/h over 3 days; n=25) or in a low dose (loading dose 100mg s.c.., followed by subcutaneous administration of 100mg twice a day for 3 days; n=25), started within 8 hours of symptom onset. The control group (n=25) will receive standard medical management. Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary objective is to test whether anakinra reduces subacute perihaematomal oedema after sICH, measured as OED on MRI at day 7±1.

The main goal of this clinical trial is to assess the safety of direct omission of aspirin after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The secondary objectives are to demonstrate the reduction of intramyocardial haemorrhage and infarct size, which will be measured after 1 week; to compare clinical bleeding outcomes and to compare platelet reactivity and inflammatory response in STEMI patients receiving ticagrelor monotherapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy. Patients will be treated with either ticagrelor monotherapy or dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus ticagrelor) after PCI. They will be compared to see if the omission of aspirin is safe in terms of major adverse cardiac and cerebral events at 13 months follow-up.

Up-to-date evidence suggests that blood transfusion initiated as early as possible reduces the likelihood of death from hemorrhagic shock, and the sooner replacement therapy with blood products is initiated, the greater the effect on mortality. Typically, the patient is transfused with one to two units of O RhD (Rh blood group D antigen) negative packed red blood cells (PRBC). Hemostasis accelerating medicines (dry plasma, tranexamic acid, calcium, fibrinogen) as well as crystalloids are also often given. Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is validating cold stored, 0 RhD positive, male donor, leucoreduced, platelet sparing, low blood group ABO antibody titer whole blood product (LTOWB). For this prospective, open, non-randomized clinical study LTOWB will be used in three prehospital emergency medical services that currently use most of prehospital blood products in Finland, while other participating prehospital emergency medical service bases provide controls. Blood transfusions will be given for clinical indication only. The primary goal is to introduce LTOWB and to analyze its feasibility in Finnish prehospital emergency medical service. Study also aims to prove safety of LTOWB, and to analyze coagulation properties of LTOWB compared to currently prehospitally used PRBC transfusions.

The SIM0355-201 trial is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory clinical trial with the main study objective of evaluating the safety and tolerability of different doses of Edaravone Dexborneol concentrate for injection combined with conventional medical therapy in patients with cerebral hemorrhage. The subject had a clinical diagnosis of cerebral hemorrhage, within 6-24 hours from stroke onset to start of study treatment, with the bleeding site in basal ganglia and a hematoma volume ≤ 30 ml at the bleeding site. The trial was divided into two periods (Period A and Period B), with Period A being a dose escalation period divided into two dose levels: the first dose level group (Dose 1 group: Synbixin 37.5 mg; placebo group) and the second dose level group (Dose 2 group: Synbixin 62.5 mg; placebo group).

The aim of study is to compare clinical and biochemical effect of three different transfusion strategies among patients with major hemorrhage requiring prehospital transfusion. A) Present prehospital standard treatment including a mixture of plasma and Red blood cell transfusion (RBC) transfusion B) Red blood cell transfusion (RBC) only C) Plasma transfusion only Hypothesis: Transfusion strategy including a mixture of RBC and plasma is superior as compared with only plasma or only RBC strategy in terms of initial treatment of circulatory shock (expressed as base deficit). Endothelial function and ability of clot formation is preserved to a greater extent in patients receiving plasma.

To compare shorttime (6 months) results of two competitive suture materials with regard to time demanded to perform the concerned surgical step and secondary to study anastomotic site safety and complications like leakage and hemorrhage as well as development of anastomotic strictures. Evaluation of cost-effectiveness.

Intracerebral hemorrhage is increasingly becoming a major burden in the society because of significant morbidity as well as mortality. Hematoma volume at the time of presentation as well as hematoma expansion and re-bleed or ongoing bleed further deteriorates the patient making a poor prognosis, however at present no therapy targets this pathological process. Though clinical studies do report benefit of using tranexamic acid in spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage by reducing hematoma expansion rate as well as decreasing ongoing bleed, large randomized controlled trials have not shown any convincing advantage owing to various limitations in their design and methods. However, they uniformly did not find any significant side effect with the use of tranexamic acid. The aim of this study is to test the hypothesis that intravenous tranexamic acid is superior to placebo by reducing hematoma expansion when given within 24 h of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and performance of the Omega™ LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) Occluder and Omega™ Delivery System in LAA (Left Atrial Appendage) closure for patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and high bleeding risk.

Hyponatremia is defined as a plasma sodium concentration below 135 mmol / L. This is a common occurrence (20-50%) during subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Its appearance is often associated with vasospasm. It is associated with an increase in morbidity and mortality linked to induced neurological disorders. Hyponatremia is caused by two etiologies: the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH), and the cerebral salt wasting syndrome, CSWS. Theoretically, these two entities are differentiated by the patient's volemia; in practice, this parameter is difficult to measure. In addition, the correction of hyponatremia is diametrically opposed according to its mechanism: water restriction in the case of SIADH, sodium intake in the event of CSWS. Urea is offered as a second-line treatment in the event of treatment failure to correct hyponatremia. However, the efficacy of this treatment is based on small, observational, retrospective studies. Moreover, the mechanism of action of urea remains poorly understood: it could be a hyperosmolar effect or passive renal reabsorption of sodium.

Peptic ulcer bleeding is the most common etiology in upper gastrointestinal bleeding all over the world. After endoscopic treatment, proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is recommended to prevent re-bleeding. Intravenous PPI is recommended as a standard treatment.In the past, there were many trials showing the efficacy of high-dose oral PPI after endoscopic hemostasis but most were industrial sponsor which assessing an expensive PPI. Moreover, the number of patients in those studies were insufficient to confirm a non-inferiority outcome in term of rebleeding by using oral PPI. This study will evaluate a high-dose, local-made PPI (omeprazole) in peptic ulcer treatment after successful endoscopic hemostasis compared to standard IV PPI continuous drip.