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Perioperative Modification of Hemostasis During Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Terminated
Conditions
End-stage Heart Failure
Registration Number
NCT03966313
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Brief Summary

Implanting a ventricular assist device (VAD) is a promising therapy for end-stage cardiac failure. However, the implantation of these devices is associated with a high risk of severe hemorrhages and massive blood product transfusion in the first 48 hours following the implantation. The primary purpose of this study is to assess the functionality of the von Willebrand Factor (vWF) which is essential for hemostasis. The hypothesis is that the high shear stress generated by these VAD expose ADAMTS13 cleaving site on the vWF. This result in a loss of high molecular weight vWF and an acquired von Willebrand syndrome.

The secondary purpose of the protocol is to assess platelet function after the implantation of VAD. Indeed, platelet function might be affected shortly after the implantation of the device.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age over 18 years old
  • Who gave his consent to the study
  • With an end-stage heart-failure
  • Under surgery for a ventricular assist device implantation
  • Scheduled or in emergency
Exclusion Criteria
  • Preoperative anemia less than 7 g/dL
  • Subject under the protection of justice
  • Subject under guardianship or curatorship
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Von Willebrand Factor activityFrom Baseline to 48 hours

Change of Von Willebrand Factor from Baseline to 48 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hopitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg

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Strasbourg, France

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