completed

The STRATUS Pilot study evaluated the use of small-volume (“soft-draw”) blood collection tubes for laboratory testing in reducing anemia and transfusion in intensive care unit patients without significant adverse consequences.

This was a simple, cost-neutral intervention that could improve the quality of patient care and reduce the harms of frequent laboratory testing.

The STRATUS Pilot Study is a prospective observational study (before-after design) to assess the feasibility of implementing a full-scale randomized trial powered for clinical outcomes:

  • RBC transfusion
  • Incidence and severity of anemia.

Identification of barriers and facilitators of implementation will enhance the conduct of the full-scale trial and facilitate incorporation of the intervention into routine practice.

Primary endpoint: Feasibility

Study Type

Intervention - Procedure

Study Design

Prospective observational

NO. of Countries

1

NO. of Sites

1

NO. of Participants

369

Study Period

2017-2018

Sponsor

PHRI

Hamilton Health Sciences

HHS New Investigator Fund

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