USF Hemostasis: USage of HemCon for Femoral Hemostasis After Percutaneous Procedures (NCT00716365) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
USF Hemostasis: USage of HemCon for Femoral Hemostasis After Percutaneous Procedures
Israel278 participantsStarted 2008-01
Plain-language summary
USF Hemostasis - USage of HemCon for Femoral Hemostasis after Percutaneous Procedures. A Comparative Open Label Study The purpose of this trial is to test HemCon pad after diagnostic percutaneous coronary angiography as an adjunct to manual compression to better control vascular access site bleeding and reduce time-to-hemostasis.
We hypothesize that the use of HemCon bandage (containing a carbohydrate called chitosan, found in the shells of shrimp, lobster and beetles) will shorten the time needed to achieve hemostasis, time to patient's ambulation, and patient's satisfaction without increasing vascular complications.
278 patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography receiving 2500 u intravenous Heparin will be studied and randomized for manual homeostasis with either a HemCon or a regular pad. Primary efficacy endpoint will be time to hemostasis. Secondary endpoints will be safety (complication rate) and satisfaction of patients regarding time to sitting incline and time to ambulation. 25% of patients from each arm will be randomized for Duplex examination of the femoral artery at the access site.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-80 years old
* Signing an informed consent
* Percutaneous coronary angiography with a 6 french sheath via the femoral artery
* Post catheterization non-invasive systolic blood pressure 150 mm Hg
Exclusion criteria:
* STEMI
* Patients who received IIb-IIIa antagonists before or during angiography.
* Patients who received more than 2500u IV Heparin or more than 0.5 mg/kg LMWH within 8 hours before the procedure.
* Known bleeding tendency, disturbed clotting system or platelet function
* Evidence of bleeding or hematoma at the access site prior to sheath removal.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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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Primary efficacy endpoint will be time to hemostasis.