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New treatment option for Red Blood Cell Transfusions
Official title Effects of Donor-recipient Sex-matched Blood Transfusion on Patient Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06840756
What this study is testing
What is Sex-mismatched red blood cell transfusions?
Sex-mismatched red blood cell transfusions is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for red blood cell transfusions.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions are selected based upon matching donor and recipient blood group: donor and recipient sex are not considered when selecting blood for transfusion. Hence, transfused patients can currently receive sex-matched and/or unmatched RBCs when transfusions are given.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Adults (age ≥18);
- Admission to a participating ICU;
- Requiring RBC transfusion.
You likely can't join if
- Requirement for a specialized RBC product or unit not readily available in inventory (e.g., rare blood type, washed RBCs, complex RBC antibodies...
- Massively bleeding patient (i.e., ≥4 units of blood ordered at one time, or Massive Hemorrhage Protocol initiated, or an urgent blood request made);
- Sex unknown or sex other than male or female (i.e. intersex);
- Do not have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) health card number.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Kingston, Ontario, Canada; London, Ontario, Canada; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.