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Clinical trials sponsored by Cerus Corporation, explained in plain language.
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New blood treatment aims to protect kidneys during heart surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special way to treat donated red blood cells (called the INTERCEPT Blood System) to see if it is as safe and effective as standard blood for heart surgery patients. About 581 people having complex heart surgery received either treated or regular blood transfus…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cerus Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:36 UTC
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Blood platelets put to the test: can they last 5 days?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether platelets (blood cells that help clotting) treated with a special light-based system can survive in the body after being stored for 5 days. Healthy adults donated their own platelets, which were treated and then given back to them. The goal was to mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cerus Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC