Can whole blood save more kids? major trial launches

NCT ID NCT06070350

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two approaches for children under 18 with life-threatening bleeding from trauma. One compares whole blood to standard blood components; the other tests tranexamic acid against placebo. The goal is to see which reduces death within 24 hours. Up to 1,000 children will take part across multiple hospitals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Low Titer Group O Whole Blood (LTOWB) and Tranexamic Acid (TXA)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could establish better transfusion practices to save more children's lives after severe traumatic bleeding.

What could go wrong

This is a large Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all settings. Risks include transfusion reactions or unknown side effects of TXA in children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries injury Shock, Hemorrhagic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Arkansas Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

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  • Baylor College of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States

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  • Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • Children's National Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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  • Emory University-Arthur M. Blank Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

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  • Emory University-Scottish Rite Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

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  • LeBonheur Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38103, United States

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  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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  • Oregon Health and Science University

    RECRUITING

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

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  • Primary Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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  • Tulane School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70118, United States

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  • University of Arizona

    RECRUITING

    Tucson, Arizona, 84719, United States

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  • University of California Davis

    RECRUITING

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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  • University of Mississippi Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216, United States

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  • University of New Mexico

    RECRUITING

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States

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  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    RECRUITING

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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  • University of Washington Harborview

    RECRUITING

    Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Wake Forest, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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  • Washington University of St. Louis

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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