A Study Of Plasma Free Hb System

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to validate the HemoCue Plasma Free Hb System for quantitative determination of plasma free hemoglobin (PfHb) in venous and arterial whole blood samples on patients that are on Extra Corporeal Mechanical Oxygenation (ECMO) or ventricular assist device (VAD) support in hospital point-of-care settings and in clinical laboratories.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects requiring mechanical circulatory support of either:

    • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support (ECMO) including V-A, V-V and V-A-V circuits.

    • Ventricular assist devices (VADs), including long-term durable VADs and short term percutaneous VADs (pVAD e.g. Impella, TandemHeart) using an axial or centrifugal flow pump, with pulsatile or continuous flow technology.

  • Ability to obtain written consent from subject or legally authorized representative. In cases where IRB approval for waiver of consent/assent is granted, consent/assent will not be obtained, and procedures will follow IRB-approved waiver conditions.

  • Subjects from whom adequate blood sample volume can be drawn

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects with conditions considered by their healthcare provider to put them at increased health risk if they provide a blood sample.

  • Subjects whose maximum blood draw volume based on weight are already reached (especially for neonates and infants).

  • Subjects for whom an informed consent or assent cannot be completed and IRBapproved waiver is not implemented.

  • Judgment by the investigator that the participant should not participate in the study under medical conditions.

  • Female subjects who are pregnant

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 02/15/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Troy Seelhammer, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Rhonda Snyder

5072554487

snyder.rhonda@mayo.edu

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