Platelet Activation Markers in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

February 29, 2012 updated by: Aarti Sharma, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Platelet Activation Markers Such as Platelet Factor 4 and Transforming Growth Factor B, in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

In this study the focus will be on correlating the levels of platelet activation markers (proteins that are released when blood cells are activated)to the duration of cardiopulmonary bypass, temperature during cardiopulmonary bypass and the weight of the patient.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

This research is being done because we would like to learn more about platelet dysfunction in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.

It has been an established fact that cardiopulmonary bypass causes dysfunction in platelets. Activation of platelets during cardiopulmonary bypass is implicated as being a major factor in causing platelet dysfunction.

For all participants, approximately 3.15 ml of blood will be collected in special tubes called CTAD tubes, before and after cardiopulmonary bypass (6.30ml in total). This amount of blood draw is well within the guidelines of NIH (National Institute of Health).

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) will be performed using this plasma to make quantitative assessment of Platelet factor 4 and Transforming growth factor beta.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • New York
      • New York City, New York, United States, 10065
        • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 7 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The targeted population will be pediatric patients with congenital heart defects who will be needing cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) while undergoing cardiac surgery. The age range will be newborn to 7 years of age.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients scheduled to have surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass for congenital cardiac abnormalities.
  • Age: Newborn to 7 years
  • Gender: male and female

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Emergency surgery
  • Weight less than 3 kg
  • Age greater than 7 years
  • Patients with low platelet counts (<100,000)
  • Patients on medications that are known to interfere with platelet function such as prostacyclins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, plavix.

Patients whose parents not willing to give consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Aarti Sharma, MD, Weill Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 20, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 20, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

March 21, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 1, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 29, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2012

More Information

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