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Clinical Trials/NCT02103114
NCT02103114CompletedPhase 2

Double Blind Randomized Placebo-controlled Study in Children (<6mo) Comparing the Effects of Anti-thrombin III (ATIII) or Placebo on the Coagulation System in Infants With Known Low ATIII Levels Undergoing Open Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Duke University1 site in 1 country45 target enrollmentStarted: June 2014Last updated:
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Interventions
Drugs

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Enrollment
45
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Difference in the Mean and Standard Deviation (SD) of the Calibrated Automated Thrombography (CAT) Measurements of the Control and ATIII Groups at Time 5 (on Arrival in ICU)

Study Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether the administration of ATIII during the intra-operative period results in improved anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and an attenuation of the activation of the coagulation cascade, as represented by a decrease in fibrin degradation products. The investigators believe this benefit would extend into the post-operative period resulting in a decreased incidence of thrombosis generation, as represented by a decrease in fibrin degradation products in the ICU period.

Detailed Description

If Preoperative ATIII functional assay level is less than 70% patients would be enrolled and randomized to either Placebo (normal saline) or ATIII.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
— to 7 Months (Child)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • All patients less than 7 months of age going for cardiac surgery that will require cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with a documented ATIII level below 70%

Exclusion Criteria

  • Less than 2.5kg
  • Known or suspected hereditary ATIII deficiency (family history of venous thrombosis with decreased plasma levels of ATIII and no other potential causes of acquired decreased ATIII)
  • On Ecmo (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ) at time of surgery
  • Known history of thrombosis
  • Renal failure as described by the pediatric RIFLE criteria
  • H/o intracranial hemorrhage
  • Prematurity less than 37 weeks estimated gestational age
  • Previously diagnosed pro-thrombotic or hemorrhagic disorder
  • Prior ATIII supplementation
  • Prior therapeutic anticoagulant use

Arms & Interventions

Anti-thrombin III

Experimental

Intervention: Anti-thrombin III (Drug)

Placebo

Placebo Comparator

Intervention: Placebo (Other)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Difference in the Mean and Standard Deviation (SD) of the Calibrated Automated Thrombography (CAT) Measurements of the Control and ATIII Groups at Time 5 (on Arrival in ICU)

Time Frame: Time 5 (on arrival in ICU)

Evidence of decreased activation of the coagulation and fibrinolytic systems represented by a difference in the mean and Standard Deviation (SD) of the Calibrated Automated Thrombography (CAT) measurements of the control and ATIII groups at Time 5 (on arrival in ICU).

Secondary Outcomes

  • Difference in the Mean and SD of the Calibrated Automated Thrombography (CAT) Measurements of the Control and ATIII Groups at Times 5-Time 7 (ICU Arrival to Post Operative Day 4)(ICU arrival (Time 5) to Time 7 (Post-operative Day 4))
  • Difference in the Mean the ATIII (Functional Assay) of the Control and ATIII Groups at T1, T2, T3, T5, T6 and T7(T1, T2, T3, T5, T6 and T7)
  • Incidence of Recombinant Factor 7a (VIIa) Use Intraoperatively(Baseline (Intraoperatively))
  • Volume of Postoperative Blood Loss(From 10min post protamine administration to 24 hour post protamine administration)
  • Difference in the Median of the ATIII (Functional Assay) of the Control and ATIII Groups at T4(T4 (just prior to coming off of CPB))
  • Residual Heparin at the ICU Arrival Time Point Represented by a Decreased Anti Factor Xa Level.(T5 (Intensive Care Unit Arrival))
  • Evidence of Decreased Inflammation Represented by a Decrease in Inflammatory Markers in the ATIII Group(Baseline (T1) to Post-Operative Day 4 (T7))
  • Difference in the Median of the D Dimer of the Control and ATIII Groups at T1, T5, T6 and T7(T1, T5, T6 and T7)
  • Total Dose of Heparin While on Cardiopulmonary Bypass(T1 (Baseline) to T5 (Arrival in ICU))
  • Protamine Dose Determined by Hemostasis Management System Machine (mg/kg)(T1 (Baseline) to T5 (Arrival in ICU))
  • Total Volume of Blood Products While on CPB(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to before termination of bypass (Time 4))
  • Time From Protamine Administration to Skin Dressing(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to before termination of bypass (Time 4))
  • Total Volume of Fresh Frozen Plasma Given Prior to CPB(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to before termination of bypass (Time 4))
  • Chest Tube Output (Protamine Time Plus 24 Hours) in Milliliters(protamine time plus 24 hours)
  • Number of Total Blood Product Units Transfused by Type 24-hours Post-operatively by Group(24 Hours Post-Operatively)
  • Number of Total Blood Product Units Transfused 24-hours Post-operatively by Group(24 Hours Post-Operatively)
  • Total Dose of Recombinant Factor 7a (VIIa) Used Intraoperatively(Intraoperatively)
  • Length of Post Operative Ventilation in Days(ICU arrival (Time 5) to Time 7 (Post-Operative Day 4))
  • Incidence of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Support Within 24 Hours Postoperatively(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))
  • Incidence of Mediastinal Exploration Within 24 Hours Postoperatively(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))
  • Incidence (Number) of Thrombotic Events Documented(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))
  • Incidence of New Onset Renal Failure, Defined by Stage 3 of the AKIN Criteria(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))
  • Incidence (Number) of Newly Diagnosed Intracranial Hemorrhage(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))
  • Length of Time to Delayed Sternal Closure Measured in Days(Baseline (intraoperatively) (Time 1) to Time 7 (Post OP Day 4))

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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