๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-06

Platelet Transfusions in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (The PATH III Trial) (NCT04448184)

Platelet Transfusions in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - The PATH Phase III Trial

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase3 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

It is hypothesized that a strategy using prophylactic oral and intravenous Tranexamic Acid (TXA) with therapeutic platelet transfusions (if required) is safe and more effective than prophylactic platelet transfusions in patients undergoing an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Tom Baker Cancer Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (12 Sites)

  • Tom Baker Cancer Centre โ€” Calgary, Alberta
  • Cross Cancer Institute โ€” Edmonton, Alberta
  • Eastern Regional Health Authority โ€” St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Memorial University โ€” St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Dalhousie University โ€” Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • Hamilton Health Sciences - Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre โ€” Hamilton, Ontario
  • London Health Sciences Centre โ€” London, Ontario
  • The Ottawa Hospital โ€” Ottawa, Ontario
  • Niagara Health System โ€” St. Catharines, Ontario
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre โ€” Toronto, Ontario
  • Hopital Maisonneuve-Rosemont โ€” Montreal, Quebec
  • Saskatchewan Cancer Agency โ€” Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (613) 737-8899

Email: sorobert@ohri.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—