Does your own blood carry oxygen better than donor blood? a new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07677150

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how well red blood cells carry oxygen after being processed from a patient's own lost blood during surgery, compared with standard donor blood transfusions. Researchers want to see if the patient's own blood, collected and cleaned by a machine called a cell saver, delivers oxygen more efficiently than stored donor blood. The trial involves adults having major surgery who are likely to need a blood transfusion. Understanding this could help improve how blood is handled before transfusion.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

autologous blood from intraoperative cell salvage

What this could lead to

If cell-salvaged blood proves better at delivering oxygen, it could improve patient recovery after major surgery and reduce reliance on donor blood.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The procedure requires special equipment and may not be suitable for all surgeries.

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Locations

  • Medical University Innsbruck

    Innsbruck, Tyrol, 6020, Austria

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