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INTERCEPT, Control

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Anemia | Unknown | Hematology |Cerus Corporation|Last Updated: Sep 10, 2025

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment581

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Clinical trial landscape

INTERCEPT, Control · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 3 1
NCT03459287Study to Evaluate the Efficacy & Safety of the INTERCEPT Blood System for RBCs in Complex Cardiac Surgery PatientsAnemia
COMPLETED581 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy & Safety of the INTERCEPT Blood System for RBCs in Complex Cardiac Surgery Patients
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Percentage of Patients Who Have Received at Least One Study Transfusion With a Diagnosis of Renal Impairment Defined as:
Within 48±4 hours of the end of surgery

Any raised serum creatinine (sCr) level, occurring after transfusion of a study RBC, of ≥0.3 mg/dL (or 26.5 µmol/L) from the pre-surgery baseline within 48±4 hours of the end of surgery.

Percentage of Patients With Related Adverse Events
From the start of the first study transfusion to 28 days after the last study transfusion (between 29 and 35 days depending on the day of the last study transfusion).

Percentage of patients with any treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) possibly, probably or definitely related to study RBC transfusion through 28 days after the last study transfusion.

Percentage of Patients With Treatment Emergent Antibodies
From the start of the first study transfusion to 75 days after the last study transfusion (between 76-82 days depending on the day of the last study transfusion).

Percentage of patients with treatment-emergent antibodies with confirmed specificity to INTERCEPT RBCs by the end of study.

Secondary Endpoints

Percentage of Patients With a Diagnosis of Stage I, II or III Acute Kidney Injury
7 days
Mortality or the Need for RRT
30 days
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
INTERCEPT (test)EXPERIMENTALThe INTERCEPT treatment process uses amustaline and glutathione together with a processing solution in a single-use disposable set and results in pathogen and leukocyte inactivated RBCs suspended in SAG-M additive solution (INTERCEPT RBCs). The INTERCEPT treatment will be performed on leukocyte reduced RBC components prepared from whole blood collections and suspended in AS-5 additive solution within 24 hours of collection. The test component is allogeneic INTERCEPT RBCs suspended in SAG-M and stored at 1°C to 6 for up to 35 days post-donation and administered intravenously. Dose and schedule of RBC transfusions will be determined by the treating physician.
Conventional (Control)ACTIVE_COMPARATORThe control transfusion component is a conventional leukocyte-reduced RBC component in an FDA approved additive solution (AS-1, AS-3 or AS-5) stored at 1°C to 6°C for up to 35 days post-donation and administered intravenously. The Control RBC components will be handled and labeled in a manner so as to maintain blinding. Dose and schedule of RBC transfusions will be determined by the treating physician.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
INTERCEPTDEVICEPathogen reduced RBCs
ControlDEVICEConventional RBCs
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range11 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites18

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age ≥ 11 years of age 2. Weight ≥ 40 kg 3. Scheduled complex cardiac surgery or thoracic aorta surgery. The procedure may be performed either on or off cardiopulmonary bypass machine (CBP or "pump"). For the purposes of this protocol "Repeat procedure" means that the subject ...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about INTERCEPT, Control

What is INTERCEPT, Control used for?

INTERCEPT, Control is an investigational blood system being studied for use in patients with anemia, specifically in the context of complex cardiac surgery. It is being evaluated for its efficacy and safety in a Phase 3 clinical trial. The product is developed by Cerus Corporation.

Who makes INTERCEPT, Control?

INTERCEPT, Control is developed by Cerus Corporation, a company traded on the stock exchange under the ticker CERS. The product is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for use in anemia patients undergoing complex cardiac surgery.

What phase is INTERCEPT, Control in?

INTERCEPT, Control is in Phase 3 clinical development. It is an investigational product and has not been approved by regulatory authorities. A Phase 3 study has been completed to evaluate its efficacy and safety in patients with anemia undergoing complex cardiac surgery.

What clinical trials is INTERCEPT, Control in?

INTERCEPT, Control has been studied in one Phase 3 clinical trial with the identifier NCT03459287. This trial, titled 'Study to Evaluate the Efficacy & Safety of the INTERCEPT Blood System for RBCs in Complex Cardiac Surgery Patients,' was completed and enrolled 581 participants in the United States.

Is INTERCEPT, Control the same as INTERCEPT Blood System?

INTERCEPT, Control is part of the INTERCEPT Blood System, a technology developed by Cerus Corporation. The clinical trial NCT03459287 specifically evaluates the INTERCEPT Blood System for red blood cells in complex cardiac surgery patients, with INTERCEPT, Control serving as the investigational product in this context.