Could blood transfusions during cardiac arrest save more lives?
NCT ID NCT06462027
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether giving packed red blood cells during in-hospital cardiac arrest can help deliver oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. Researchers plan to enroll 30 adults who have been in cardiac arrest for at least 10 minutes, comparing blood transfusions to a saline placebo. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and safe, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Packed red blood cells
- What this could lead to
- If this works, it could point toward a way to improve survival and brain function during cardiac arrest by boosting oxygen delivery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small pilot study (30 people) that is currently suspended. It only tests feasibility, not effectiveness, and blood transfusions carry risks like allergic reactions or fluid overload.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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