ANZICS CTG Endorsed Study

CLiP II NZ

Cryopreserved vs Liquid Platelets Trial

Study Description

Platelet transfusion is a life-saving component in the treatment of major bleeding. However, for logistic reasons and in order to optimise use this scarce resource, liquid stored platelets are not stored in smaller hospitals, or in deployed military hospitals. Patients in these hospitals therefore currently have limited or no access to platelet transfusion. Cryopreservation of platelets is a promising technology that would allow smaller hospitals to provide platelet transfusions, reduce overall platelet wastage, and possibly produce better patient outcomes through more effective haemostasis.

Management Committee

Shay McGuinness, Rachael Parke, Michael Reade, Eileen Gilder, Kelly Byrne, Richard Charlewood, Sean Galvin, Katia Hayes, James Moore, Sarah Morley, Chris Walker, Michael Bailey, Leanlove Navarra, Belinda Howe

Administering Institution

Medical Research Institute of New Zealand (MRINZ)

Sample Size

228 patients

Funding 

Health Research Council of New Zealand

Reference

CTG2021-07, ACTRN12621000271808p

Contact

Leanlove Navarra (email)