A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Epoetin Alfa in Facilitating Self-donation of Blood Bef… (NCT00270023) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2/3
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Epoetin Alfa in Facilitating Self-donation of Blood Before Surgery in Non-anemic Patients Who Are Undergoing Orthopedic, Heart and Blood Vessel, or Breast Reduction Surgery; Performed in Combination With a Procedure to Reduce Blood Loss During Surgery.
112 participants
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of epoetin alfa and whether epoetin alfa will enable self-donation of blood during an 11-day period before surgery (which is shorter than the conventional 3-week blood donation period before surgery) in patients who are not anemic and who will be undergoing orthopedic, heart and blood vessel, or breast reduction surgery. Epoetin alfa is a genetically engineered protein that stimulates red blood cell production. Normovolemic hemodilution (NVHD, withdrawal of a patient's blood immediately before surgery, immediate replacement of blood with an equal volume of fluid, and return of the withdrawn blood after completion of surgery; a procedure which reduces the loss of blood during surgery) will also be performed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients scheduled for orthopedic surgery, heart and blood vessel surgery, or breast reduction surgery
* having an anticipated requirement of 3 or more units of blood
* who are non-anemic (hemoglobin within normal range of 12.0 - 18.0 grams/deciliter)
* having laboratory tests within normal ranges
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with history of any blood disease
* having signs and symptoms of significant disease/dysfunction
* having uncontrolled high blood pressure or signs and symptoms of significant dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness which appear only on standing, and which are caused by low blood pressure
* who have received a blood transfusion within 1 month before the start of the study
* having a body weight \>100 kilograms (approximately 220 pounds)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of self-donated units of blood obtained within 11 days; Assessment of safety (laboratory tests, vital signs, and adverse events) from before the study to the end of the study
Trial details
NCT IDNCT00270023
SponsorJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.