The objective of this study is to determine if pooled buffy coat-derived pathogen reduced plasma-stored platelet concentrates are non-inferior compared to plasma-stored platelet concentrates in terms of WHO bleeding complications in hemato-oncological patients with thrombocytopenia.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥ 18 years;
. Expected ≥ 2 platelet transfusion requirements;
. Signed informed consent;
. Having hemato oncological disease including those who undergo myelo ablative allogeneic stem cell transplant therapy.
Exclusion criteria
. Micro-angiopathic thrombocytopenia (TTP, HUS) and ITP;
. Bleeding \> grade 2 at randomization ( after treatment, the patient can be randomized in the study after 2 or more weeks after the last transfusion that was used to stop the bleeding);
. Known immunological refractoriness to platelet transfusions;
. Indications to use hyper-concentrated (plasma-reduced) platelet concentrates, i.e. patients with known severe allergic reactions and documented transfusion-associated circulatory overload (TACO);
. Pregnancy (or lactating);
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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Percentage of patients with WHO grade ≥ 2 bleeding complications
Timeframe: Transfusion episode (from the day of the first on-study transfusion until study completion), an average of 20 days