Free blood transfusions help blood cancer patients choose hospice
NCT ID NCT05063591
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The study offered transfusion support to 18 patients and measured how many chose this option over standard hospice care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
blood transfusion support
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help blood cancer patients enroll in hospice earlier, improving their quality of life at the end of life.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focused on feasibility, not a cure or treatment.
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Rhode Island Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States