NCT02461251

Brief Summary

This is a prospective, randomized and controlled study to find out if a rotational thromboelastometry(ROTEM) guided treatment protocol reduces the need for blood transfusions in major obstetric haemorrhage compared to standard care of clinical decision making, conventional coagulation tests and massive transfusion protocol. Secondary aim is to find out if ROTEM can predict the incidence of thromboembolic events in this patient group.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
59

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2016

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 29, 2015

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 3, 2015

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2016

Completed
4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

January 29, 2020

Status Verified

January 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

4 years

First QC Date

May 29, 2015

Last Update Submit

January 27, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

ThromboelastometryObstetric HemorrhageBlood Component Transfusion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Reduction in blood transfusions

    24 h

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Reduction of transfusion related side-effects

    30 days

  • Number of thromboembolic events

    30 days

Study Arms (2)

Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)

EXPERIMENTAL

Rotational thromboelastometry results are used to guide the treatment of major obstetric hemorrhage, eg. administration of prothrombin complex concentrate, fresh-frozen plasma, fibrinogen concentrate or platelets. In case of massive hemorrhage, "shock packs" of blood products in 1:1:1 ratio are administered.

Device: Rotational Thromboelastometry (ROTEM)

Standard care

NO INTERVENTION

Patients are treated according to clinical decision making and conventional coagulation tests, and in case of massive hemorrhage, "shock packs" are administered.

Interventions

A Point-of-care blood coagulation test tool is used to guide the treatment of major obstetric bleeding.

Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM)

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Age over 18
  • Severe post-partum haemorrhage ie. active bleeding of more than 1000ml within 24 hours after vaginal delivery or cesarean section
  • Informed consent (after randomization)

You may not qualify if:

  • Known hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease
  • Unacceptance of allogeneic blood products(Jehovah's witnesses)

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Tampere University Hospital

Tampere, 33560, Finland

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Jokinen S, Kuitunen A, Uotila J, Yli-Hankala A. Thromboelastometry-guided treatment algorithm in postpartum haemorrhage: a randomised, controlled pilot trial. Br J Anaesth. 2023 Feb;130(2):165-174. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.10.031. Epub 2022 Dec 7.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obstetric Labor ComplicationsHemorrhage

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Anne Kuitunen, MD, PhD

    Tampere University Hospital

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Samuli Jokinen, MD

    Tampere University Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 29, 2015

First Posted

June 3, 2015

Study Start

January 1, 2016

Primary Completion

January 1, 2020

Study Completion

January 1, 2020

Last Updated

January 29, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-01

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