Anemia of prematurity
MONDO:0001239A blood disorder characterized by low hemoglobin levels in premature neonates that usually spontaneously resolves within 3-6 months post birth. A combination of factors including the transition from the liver to the bone marrow for erythropoiesis in a neonate, blood loss experienced during delivery, the shortened life span of fetal blood cells, and an acclimation to a relatively hyperoxic environment outside the womb can predispose a neonate to this condition.
Also known as: AOP
11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blood transfusion thresholds tested to save elderly surgical patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood transfusions show promise for tiniest babies
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether red blood cells from umbilical cord blood are safe and work as well as standard adult donor blood for transfusions in extremely preterm infants (born before 28 weeks). 41 babies received small transfusions, and researchers monitored their vital signs, ox…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Anemia in kids may be tied to bigger hearts, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…
Sponsor: Universitas Sumatera Utara • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Preterm babies often get extra blood transfusions, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 201 very premature babies born before 31 weeks to see how often they received blood transfusions that went beyond French guidelines. Researchers found that many transfusions were given even when not recommended, possibly due to the babies' fragile health. The…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC