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Evaluation of Spectra Optia Red Blood Cell Exchange in Sickle Cell Patients

An interventional study of Red blood cell exchange in sickle cell in Sickle Cell Disease, sponsored by Terumo BCT. Completed at 5 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 12 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2014-07-14.

Sponsored by Terumo BCT · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
73
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
12 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the Spectra Optia system red blood cell exchange (RBCx) protocols (exchange and depletion/exchange) in study participants with sickle cell disease.

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Evaluate the performance of the Spectra Optia system red blood cell exchange (RBCx) protocols (exchange and depletion/exchange) in study participants with sickle cell disease. Open label design.

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Conditions studied

  • Sickle Cell Disease

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In context

Anemia, Sickle Cell

1,103 studies on the registry are indexed under Anemia, Sickle Cell; 235 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 73 is above the median of 40 across 750 interventional studies indexed under Anemia, Sickle Cell.

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Lead sponsor

Terumo BCT is the lead sponsor of 13 studies on the registry; none are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
12 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • At least 12 years old
  • Enrolled in a program of regular red blood cell exchange (RBCx) to prevent symptoms/complications of sickle cell disease (SCD) or Initiating a program of regular RBCx or Receiving RBCx as a pre-surgical procedure.
  • Medically stable
  • Previous documentation of diagnosis by hemoglobin electrophoresis of a type of sickle cell disorder requiring RBCx.
  • Sufficient vascular access to accommodate the RBCx procedure as determined by the apheresis technician performing the procedure or phlebotomist responsible for obtaining intravenous access.
  • Availability of sickle trait negative, leukoreduced, ABO blood group, Rhesus factor D (Rh (D)) compatible, unexpired replacement blood. See Glossary for definition of replacement blood.
  • Able to commit to the study follow-up schedule.
  • Agree to report adverse events (AEs) during the required reporting period.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to obtain informed consent/assent from patient, or permission from parent or guardian.
  • Pregnancy (negative serum pregnancy test required for females of childbearing potential).
  • Life expectancy is fewer than 30 days from time of procedure.
  • Incarcerated or a ward of the court.
  • Refusal of blood products.
  • Failure to comply with site standard requirements for cessation of medications (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors) that interfere with or increase risk of RBCx procedures.
  • History of drug or alcohol abuse that, in the opinion of the investigator, could affect the ability of the patient to comply with the study requirements Inability to comply with the protocol in the opinion of the investigator.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
73 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Red cell exchange in sickle cell

    Open arm; Red cell blood exchange for patients with sickle cell disease

    Device: Red blood cell exchange in sickle cell

Interventions

  • DeviceRed blood cell exchange in sickle cell

    One Red Blood Cell Exchange using Spectra Optia Apheresis System per enrolled patient

    Also known as: Specta Optia Apheresis System

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Mean Ratio Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa; as Measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp; as Predicted by the Spectra Optia System FCR Algorithm Multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS)

    The primary endpoint evaluated the mean ratio of the Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa: as measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp: as predicted by the Spectra Optia system FCR algorithm multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS), in the evaluable population (60 pts). The pre-defined range for the mean ratio of the FCRa to the FCRp was 0.75 to 1.25.

    Time frame: Length of the procedure

Secondary outcomes

  1. Procedural Success of the Spectra Optia System in the Evaluable Population

    The procedural success of the Spectra Optia System is defined as the ability of the device to complete a red blood cell exchange (RBCx) and to obtain a satisfactory exchange by lowering the patient's hemoglobin S, as determined by the investigator in the evaluable population (60 pts).

    Time frame: Length of the procedure

  2. Spectra Optia System's Ability to Achieve the Desired Final Hematocrit in the Evaluable Population

    Measurement of the patient post-procedure hematocrit compared to the final target hematocrit calculated by the Spectra Optia Apheresis System. Final target hematocrit was calculated by tracking the number of red cells coming into the system versus the number of red cells removed.

    Time frame: Length of the procedure

  3. Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set

    Device-related serious adverse events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set (72 patients).

    Time frame: upon signing consent to 24 hours post-procedure

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Results

Posted Jul 14, 2014

Participant flow

Recruitment period: Nov 2012 through May 2013

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Started73
Completed72
Not completed1
Withdrew: Insufficient vascular access1

Outcome measures

PrimaryMean Ratio Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa; as Measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp; as Predicted by the Spectra Optia System FCR Algorithm Multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS)

The primary endpoint evaluated the mean ratio of the Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa: as measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp: as predicted by the Spectra Optia system FCR algorithm multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS), in the evaluable population (60 pts). The pre-defined range for the mean ratio of the FCRa to the FCRp was 0.75 to 1.25.

Time frame:
Length of the procedure
Reported as:
Mean · ratio
Mean Ratio Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa; as Measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp; as Predicted by the Spectra Optia System FCR Algorithm Multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS)
ratioRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Mean Ratio Actual Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRa; as Measured by Post-Procedure % HbS) to the Predicted Fraction of Cells Remaining (FCRp; as Predicted by the Spectra Optia System FCR Algorithm Multiplied by the Pre-Procedure % HbS)0.9 (0.855 to 0.941)
SecondaryProcedural Success of the Spectra Optia System in the Evaluable Population

The procedural success of the Spectra Optia System is defined as the ability of the device to complete a red blood cell exchange (RBCx) and to obtain a satisfactory exchange by lowering the patient's hemoglobin S, as determined by the investigator in the evaluable population (60 pts).

Time frame:
Length of the procedure
Reported as:
Number · percentage of participants
Procedural Success of the Spectra Optia System in the Evaluable Population
percentage of participantsRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Procedural Success of the Spectra Optia System in the Evaluable Population100
SecondarySpectra Optia System's Ability to Achieve the Desired Final Hematocrit in the Evaluable Population

Measurement of the patient post-procedure hematocrit compared to the final target hematocrit calculated by the Spectra Optia Apheresis System. Final target hematocrit was calculated by tracking the number of red cells coming into the system versus the number of red cells removed.

Time frame:
Length of the procedure
Reported as:
Mean · ratio
Spectra Optia System's Ability to Achieve the Desired Final Hematocrit in the Evaluable Population
ratioRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Spectra Optia System's Ability to Achieve the Desired Final Hematocrit in the Evaluable Population1.03 (1.011 to 1.045)
SecondaryDevice-related Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set

Device-related serious adverse events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set (72 patients).

Time frame:
upon signing consent to 24 hours post-procedure
Reported as:
Number · participants
Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set
participantsRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Device-related Serious Adverse Events (SAE) in the Full Analysis Set0

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Red Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease—0/72 (0%)10/72 (13.9%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventRed Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
DizzinessNervous system disorders6/72
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders4/72

Baseline characteristics

Seventy-two patients were in safety analysis and 60 patients (evaluable popluation) were analyzed in the efficacy analysis. The 12 patients not in the efficacy analysis were "lead-in" patients and the RBCX procedures were conducted as the last phase in Operator training on the device.

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Red Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
<=18 years26
Between 18 and 65 years46
>=65 years0
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Red Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Mean23.0 ± 10.32
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Red Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Female29
Male43
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Red Blood Cell Exchange for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
United States72
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Study locations

5 sites
  • Children's of Alabama
    Birmingham, Alabama 35233, United States
  • Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland
    Oakland, California 94609, United States
  • University of Colorado at Denver
    Aurora, Colorado 80045, United States
  • Kosair Children's Hospital
    Louisville, Kentucky 40202, United States
  • Johns Hopkins Medical
    Baltimore, Maryland 21205, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Quirolo K, Bertolone S, Hassell K, Howard T, King KE, Rhodes DK, Bill J. The evaluation of a new apheresis device for automated red blood cell exchange procedures in patients with sickle cell disease. Transfusion. 2015 Apr;55(4):775-81. doi: 10.1111/trf.12891. Epub 2014 Oct 21. PubMed 25330984 ↗
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Jul 14, 2014, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01736657
Lead sponsor
Terumo BCT
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Nov 29, 2012
Start date
Nov 2012
Primary completion
Jun 2013
Completion
Jun 2013
Results posted
Jul 14, 2014
Last update
Jul 14, 2014

Study contacts

Keith Quirolo, MD
principal investigator · Children's Hospital and Research Center at Oakland

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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