Active clinical trials for "Blood Coagulation Disorders"

The overall incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) is 1 per 200 cancer patients, about 5 times higher than in the general population. These events are of crucial importance, since nearly 10% of cancer patients died from thromboembolic events (EVT), making them the second leading cause of death in this population. In hospitalized patients, the rate seems to have increase between 1979 and 1990 from 0.6% - 2% before 1990 to 4% since 1990. Thrombotic risk in cancer patients is known and identified. Thrombotic complications affect the survival and quality of life of cancer patients. Chemotherapy is a regular generator of cytopenia, the most prominent of which is thrombocytopenia. In addition, a prospective study of 107 cancer patients in our institution shows that almost 40% of patients over 65 years of age take anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. In this specific population (i.e., with cancer and hypocoagulability), the occurrence of thrombosis poses particular problems. The prevalence and incidence of venous thrombosis in this situation is unknown and the behavior to be poorly specified. Based on these considerations, The investigator propose a two-year prospective cohort study to explore the biological parameters of hypocoagulability and to assess the incidence and prevalence of DVT in thrombocytopenic patients on vitamin K antagonists. (AVK), anti-platelet aggregation (AGP) and / or direct oral anticoagulant (AOD). In this study, the investigator means by hypocoagulability any situation modifying the normal coagulation system.

This trial is conducted in Europe and the United States of America (USA). The aim of this trial is to evaluate the basal and spiked TEG® (Thromboelastography) or ROTEM® (Thromboelastometry) profiles of frequently bleeding haemophilia subjects with inhibitors in a non-bleeding state.

This study is being done to see if education about medicines directed toward children will improve their knowledge. The investigators also want to know if this knowledge lasts over time. Right now there are few medication instructional cards that are appropriate for children. Most of the medication cards provide information for adults. Some studies have shown that by teaching children directly, the children may take medicine at the right time for the right reason, have fewer side effects and know more about their medicine. The purpose of this research study is to see if education about medication helps children learn more about their medicine and if this knowledge lasts.

The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) is conducting the pilot phase of an international, observational, World Bleeding Disorders Registry (WBDR). This pilot phase will assess the feasibility of conducting an expanded WBDR to more centres with a more comprehensive case report form, around the world.

The investigator is testing blood samples to compare the results of two different techniques. Since blood loss and the need for blood transfusions continue to be major problems after heart surgery and other types of surgery, the blood clotting levels are constantly checked during heart surgery as part of clinical care.The purpose of this study is to compare the INR levels in blood before and after the heart bypass during surgery.

Irrigating fluid absorbed during the endoscopic surgery may alter whole blood coagulation. However, little is known about the dose-response relationships of hemodilution. The investigators have therefore performed the present study to measure the effect of a mixture of 2.7% sorbitol-0.54% mannitol solution on the coagulation pathway according to the hemodilution level using a rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) tests.

This study includes patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery on MiECC. Coagulation status is assessed with ROTEM (TEM International GmbH, Munich, Germany) and Platelet function with impedance aggregometry using the ROTEM-Platelet (TEM International GmbH, Munich, Germany).

Implementing coagulation management algorithms based on Point-of-care (POC) testing devices such as thromboelastography (TEG) or rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) have been shown to reduce transfusion rates and the occurrence of adverse patient outcomes. Apart from the TEG and ROTEM, another viscoelastic POC measurement technique, the SONOCLOT, can be easily used at the bedsite. However Information regarding a SONOCLOT based coagulation management algorithm however is lacking. Transfusion rates of allogeneic blood products (Red blood cells = RBC, Fresh frozen plasma = FFP, Platelet concentrates = PLT) and patient adverse outcomes in two cohorts before and after the implementation of a SONOCLOT based coagulation management algorithm were evaluated on an observational basis in 1754 patients undergoing different types of cardiac surgery. The effect of the cohort and 19 predictors on transfusion was assessed by relative R2-values obtained by bootstrapping and a hurdle regression model, comprising a binomial and a Poisson count component. Association of predictors with post-operative outcomes was assessed with a logistic regression model.

The aim of this study is to describe the transfusion practices in patients undergoing major surgery in Turkey. The transfusion rates of red blood cells (RBC), fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelets; the transfusion predictors and transfusion related patient outcomes are investigated.

PURPOSE: to determine the effect of aerobic exercise training on sex hormones and coagulation factors in postmenopausal elderly women BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest cause of death in women, and the risk of developing CVD increases after menopause . Because thrombosis is thought to be a cause of most acute cardiovascular events, abnormalities in endogenous coagulation and fibrinolysis may play an important role in the risk of an acute cardiovascular event. Aging is also associated with adverse changes in both coagulation and fibrinolysis. For instance, postmenopausal women exhibit higher fibrinogen levels and lower levels of endogenous fibrinolysis. Physical activity and physical fitness have consistently been linked to lower CVD rates in women. In fact, an inverse association between physical activity and total mortality, as well as a 50% reduction in risk of myocardial infarction, has been observed in physically active postmenopausal women. In addition to the numerous other benefits provided by regular physical activity, one of the mechanisms mediating the cardioprotective effect may be changes in the hemostatic system, particularly fibrinolysis HYPOTHESES: Aerobic exercises may have no effect on sex hormones and coagulation factors in elderly postmenopausal women RESEARCH QUESTION: Do aerobic exercises effect on sex hormones and coagulation factors in elderly postmenopausal women in response to exercises?