Blood substitute offers lifeline for patients who Can't get transfusions

NCT ID NCT02684474

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study provided an experimental blood substitute called HBOC-201 to adults with life-threatening anemia who could not receive standard blood transfusions. The treatment is made from purified cow hemoglobin and helps carry oxygen to tissues without needing blood type matching. It was offered to critically ill patients with very low hemoglobin levels and signs of organ damage from lack of oxygen.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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