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NCT Number: NCT01011361

Red Cell Mass and Plasma Volume Measurements in Elderly Men and Women With Anemia

On the basis that the clinical consequences of seemingly trivial levels of anemia are surprisingly severe, this study investigates if hemoglobin concentration accurately represents the underlying red cell mass in elderly patients with unresolved anemia.

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Key information

Conditions

Anemia Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Stanford University School of Medicine

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

About this study

For the study, the routine clinical measurement of hemoglobin will be compared to true red cell mass and plasma volume in elderly patients with anemia.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 65 and older
  • Anemia (hemoglobin < 13 g/dL in men or < 12 g/dL in women)
  • Outpatient at either the Stanford Health Care (SHC) Medical Center or VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Exclusion criteria

  • Body mass index (BMI):
  • < 18.5 kg/m2
  • > 35 kg/m2
  • Palpable splenomegaly
  • Contraindication to RBC mass/plasma volume testing
  • On any experimental pharmacologic agent in the prior 2 months

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Red blood cell mass

    Time frame: 1 day

Secondary outcomes

  1. Plasma volume measurements

    Time frame: 1 day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Nov 11, 2009
Registry last updated
Mar 24, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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