Mayo Clinic Invites Public to Attend a Community Meeting in Winona to Discuss Proposed Study of an Investigational Blood Substitute in Trauma Patients

Friday, March 12, 2004

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Trauma-related injuries are a leading cause of death in Americans under 45 years old, affecting more than 2 million persons annually. Nearly one in five trauma victims dies as a result of his/her injuries.

Mayo Clinic is holding a community meeting in Winona to explain the details of a national clinical study to evaluate a new blood substitute in severely injured and bleeding patients who are in shock. Treatment would begin before arrival at the hospital, either at the scene of injury or in the ambulance, and continue for 12 hours in the hospital. Only adults who meet specific study criteria will be eligible for inclusion.

This groundbreaking study is being conducted in accordance with federal regulations permitting an exception from informed consent requirements under 21 CFR 50.24. Andrew Boggust, M.D., will explain these regulations and the study protocol and the potential risks and benefits associated with participation. He will be available to answer questions. Public comments and concerns will be solicited and addressed.

The forum will take place on Tuesday, March 16, in the Winona State University Student Activity Center at 6 p.m.

Members of the media are invited to cover this event.

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Contact:
Richard Hurt, Jr.
507-284-5005 (days)
507-284-2511 (evenings)
e-mail: newsbureau@mayo.edu

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