Can a Blood-Saving device cut transfusions in Kids' spine surgery?
NCT ID NCT07661589
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviews medical records of 200 children under 18 who had scoliosis surgery. Researchers want to find out which factors increase the chance of needing a blood transfusion from a donor and whether using a cell saver device—which recycles the patient's own blood—can lower that need. The goal is to make surgery safer and reduce risks like infections or reactions from donor blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors identify which children are at highest risk for needing a blood transfusion during scoliosis surgery and confirm that using a cell saver device reduces the need for donor blood.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center retrospective study, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups, and the cell saver's benefit may be limited in certain cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bechir Hamza Children Hospital
RECRUITINGTunis, Tunisia