Scientists test Vitamin-Based tracking to replace radioactive dyes in blood studies
NCT ID NCT07446647
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two methods for tracking red blood cells after transfusion: the standard radioactive chromium method and a newer method using biotin (a vitamin). Twenty healthy volunteers will receive their own blood cells labeled with both methods to see if the biotin method works just as well without radiation. The goal is to find a safer, non-radioactive alternative for future blood product studies.
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Active substance
Biotinylated red blood cells, irradiated biotinylated red blood cells, 51-chromium labeled red blood cells, technetium-99m labeled red blood cells
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-radioactive method to track red blood cells in future studies, improving safety for participants.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The biotin method may not prove as reliable as the current standard, limiting its adoption.
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American Red Cross
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNorfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
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Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45267, United States
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