Human Fibrinogen Concentrate in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of the study is to determine whether the use of Human Fibrinogen Concentrate (RiaSTAP) will decrease blood loss and the need for component blood therapy in neonates and infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.

Detailed Description
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The goal of the study is to determine whether the use of Human Fibrinogen Concentrate (RiaSTAP) will decrease blood loss and the need for component blood therapy in neonates and infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass. RiaSTAP will be administered after termination of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) at a dose of 70 mg/kg, in a prospective, randomized, controlled study. We hypothesize that the administration of RiaSTAP in this manner will reduce peri-operative bleeding and transfusion requirements.

Official Title
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The Role of Human Fibrinogen Concentrate (RiaSTAP) in Decreasing Blood Loss and the Need for Component Blood Therapy in Infants Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Conditions
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Hypofibrinogenemia, Afibrinogenemia, Bleeding Disorders

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: RiaStAP
* Drug: Saline


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Neonatal and infant cardiac patients presenting for open-heart surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital will be eligible for enrollment in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who fall outside of the age range for the study will be excluded. Patients known to have had an anaphylactic or severe reaction to the drug or its components will not be enrolled. At the time of the rewarming ROTEM, any patient with a FIBTEM MCF > 15mm, will be excluded.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 1 Day
Maximum Age: 1 Year

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: RiaSTAP<br>Group 1 will receive an infusion of RiaSTAP after termination of CPB at a dose of 70 mg/kg after randomization to this group. | Drug: RiaStAP<br>* To decrease post-operative bleeding volume.<br>* Other names: Fibrinogen Concentrate Human;|
| Placebo Comparator: Saline<br>Group 2 will receive a placebo consisting of Normal Saline 0.9% (NS) after randomization to this group. | Drug: Saline<br>* Placebo consisting of normal saline 0.9%<br>* Other names: Normal Saline 0.9%;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postoperative Blood Loss After Surgery (Estimated Blood Loss (EBL)) | Primary outcome efficacy: Estimated blood loss (EBL); median; A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | Within 24 hours of surgery | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Hemoglobin (Hg) mg/dL Measure | Post-operative 2 hr hemoglobin (Hg) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24-hr Hemoglobin (Hg) mg/dL | Post-operative 24-hr hemoglobin (Hg) between treatment and placebo. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | 24 hr | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Hematocrit (HCT) Measure | Post-operative 2 hr Hematocrit (HCT) between the treatment and placebo group. | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr Hematocrit (HCT) Measure | Post-operative 24 hr Hematocrit (HCT) between the treatment and placebo group | 24 hour | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Platelets Count Test (PLT) 10K/uL | Post-operative 2 hr Platelets Count Test (PLT) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algor | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr Platelets Count Test (PLT) 10K/uL | Post-operative 24 hr Platelets Count Test (PLT) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algo | 24 hour | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Prothrombin (PT) Seconds | Post-operative 2 hr Prothrombin (PT) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr Prothrombin (PT) Seconds | Post-operative 24 hr Prothrombin (PT) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | 24 hour | 
| Post-operative 2 hr International Normalize Ratio (INR) | Post-operative 2 hr International Normalize Ratio (INR) between the treatment and placebo group | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr International Normalize Ratio (INR) | Post-operative 24 hr International Normalize Ratio (INR) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM ana | 24 hour | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Seconds | Post-operative 2 hr Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) between the treatment and placebo group | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Seconds | Post-operative 24 hr Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analys | 24 hour | 
| Post-operative 2 hr Fibrinogen mg/dL | Post-operative 2 hr Fibrinogen between the treatment and placebo group. A transfusion algorithm was developed based on three previous studies, modified for pediatrics. Clinically significant bleeding requiring treatment was defined as a rate >10 cc kg-1 hr-1 calculated every 15 minutes while in the OR, measured by blood in the suction canister. In cases of continued bleeding following randomization to HFC or placebo, cryoprecipitate was considered for fibrinogen <200 mg/dL or FIBTEM MCF <7 mm. Thereafter, as per routine care, ROTEM analysis was performed at least every 30 minutes while in the OR, or sooner, at the discretion of the OR team. Once the patient left the OR, ROTEM was performed at least every 60 minutes for the first 6 hours or until clinically significant bleeding had stopped. Blood products transfused after CPB separation were based on a pre-defined protocol. Recommended volumes of each therapy were based on pre-defined formulae and a ROTEM analysis algorithm. | 2 hour | 
| Post-operative 24 hr Fibrinogen mg/dL | Post-operative 24 hr Fibrinogen between the treatment and placebo group | 24 hour | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Post-Operative Respiratory Failure Adverse Events | Patients who suffered from respiratory failure post operatively. | 24 hours after surgery | 
| Post-operative Thrombus Adverse Events | Patient who suffered from Thrombus events post-operatively. | within 24 hours of surgery | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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CBP, congenital heart defects, cardiopulmonary bypass