Home transfusions for blood cancer patients: a new comfort option?

NCT ID NCT05509439

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving blood transfusions at home is practical and acceptable for people with advanced blood cancers who have a life expectancy of six months or less. Ten patients were enrolled to see how many would agree to join, complete their home transfusions, and report their experiences. The goal is to improve quality of life by reducing hospital visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.