Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effects of Microplegia on Transfusion Rates After Cardiac Surgery (NCT NCT05076604)

NCT ID: NCT05076604

Last Updated: 2024-08-06

Results Overview

To determine if use of microplegia results in less peri-operative transfusions compared to diluted 4:1 cardioplegia.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

314 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Intraoperative (time in operating room), Postoperative (from transfer from operating room to intensive care unit to 30 days)

Results posted on

2024-08-06

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited at a tertiary care academic medical center.

All enrolled patients were randomized.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cardioplegia
4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Cardioplegia Solution: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Microplegia
Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood. Microplegic Solution No. 1: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Overall Study
STARTED
157
157
Overall Study
COMPLETED
136
126
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
21
31

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effects of Microplegia on Transfusion Rates After Cardiac Surgery

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cardioplegia
n=157 Participants
4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Cardioplegia Solution: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Microplegia
n=157 Participants
Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood. Microplegic Solution No. 1: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Total
n=314 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
61.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.2 • n=5 Participants
60.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4 • n=7 Participants
60.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
60 Participants
n=5 Participants
68 Participants
n=7 Participants
128 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
97 Participants
n=5 Participants
89 Participants
n=7 Participants
186 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
148 Participants
n=5 Participants
139 Participants
n=7 Participants
287 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
157 participants
n=5 Participants
157 participants
n=7 Participants
314 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Intraoperative (time in operating room), Postoperative (from transfer from operating room to intensive care unit to 30 days)

To determine if use of microplegia results in less peri-operative transfusions compared to diluted 4:1 cardioplegia.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cardioplegia
n=157 Participants
4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Cardioplegia Solution: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Microplegia
n=157 Participants
Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood. Microplegic Solution No. 1: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Intraoperative and Postoperative Transfusions
Intraoperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion (units)
2.43 units of blood per participant
Standard Deviation 3.14
2.97 units of blood per participant
Standard Deviation 3.49
Intraoperative and Postoperative Transfusions
Postoperative Red Blood Cell Transfusion (units)
4.42 units of blood per participant
Standard Deviation 6.06
3.50 units of blood per participant
Standard Deviation 4.25

Adverse Events

Cardioplegia

Serious events: 23 serious events
Other events: 50 other events
Deaths: 11 deaths

Microplegia

Serious events: 19 serious events
Other events: 56 other events
Deaths: 7 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Cardioplegia
n=157 participants at risk
4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Cardioplegia Solution: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Microplegia
n=157 participants at risk
Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood. Microplegic Solution No. 1: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Renal and urinary disorders
Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury
7.0%
11/157 • 30 days
5.7%
9/157 • 30 days
Renal and urinary disorders
Postoperative Hemodialysis
6.4%
10/157 • 30 days
5.1%
8/157 • 30 days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Prolonged Ventilation
12.7%
20/157 • 30 days
8.9%
14/157 • 30 days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Tracheostomy
1.9%
3/157 • 30 days
1.9%
3/157 • 30 days
Cardiac disorders
Reintervention due to MI
0.00%
0/157 • 30 days
0.64%
1/157 • 30 days
Nervous system disorders
Stroke
2.5%
4/157 • 30 days
1.3%
2/157 • 30 days
Cardiac disorders
Postoperative ECMO
0.64%
1/157 • 30 days
1.9%
3/157 • 30 days

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cardioplegia
n=157 participants at risk
4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Cardioplegia Solution: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Microplegia
n=157 participants at risk
Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood. Microplegic Solution No. 1: The microplegia solution that is standard of care for all cardiac surgery patients, and which all study subjects will receive is: Induction 240 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 10. 5 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (21 meq) 250.5 mL total volume Maintenance 747 mL Baxter Cardioplegia Solution 3.4 mL Potassium Chloride 2 meq/ml (6.75 meq) 750.4 mL total volume Subjects will be randomly assigned to 4:1 cardioplegia or nondiluted microplegia. 4:1 cardioplegia consists of 4 parts crystalloid intravenous fluid to one part human blood. Nondiluted microplegia consists of all parts human blood.
Infections and infestations
Pneumonia
6.4%
10/157 • 30 days
3.2%
5/157 • 30 days
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Pleural Effusion
5.7%
9/157 • 30 days
3.8%
6/157 • 30 days
Cardiac disorders
Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation
24.2%
38/157 • 30 days
29.9%
47/157 • 30 days

Additional Information

Matthew Schill

Washington University School of Medicine

Phone: 3147470707

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place