noblood - View Single Post - Trauma-care revolution among benefits touted as blood substitute enters critical phas

Jan B. Wade · #3 (**permalink**) 04-27-2004, 06:03 PM

Here is the latest - http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/sho...076648?order=1

Official Title: A Phase III, Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Multicenter, Parallel Group Study Using Provisions for Exception from Informed Consent Requirements Designed to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Poly SFH-P Injection [Polymerized Human Hemoglobin (Pyridoxylated), PolyHeme(R)] When Used to Treat Patients in Hemorrhagic Shock Following Traumatic Injuries Beginning in the Prehospital Setting

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FYI - A bit of info on Phasing

Study Phase

Most clinical trials are designated as phase I, II, or III, based on the type of questions that study is seeking to answer:

In Phase I clinical trials, researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people (20-80) for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
In Phase II clinical trials, the study drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people (100-300) to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
In Phase III studies, the study drug or treatment is given to large groups of people (1,000-3,000) to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the drug or treatment to be used safely.

These phases are defined by the Food and Drug Administration in the Code of Federal Regulations.