Blood treatment could slash transfusion infections in half
NCT ID NCT03737669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special light-based treatment for donated blood to see if it could prevent infections like malaria, HIV, and hepatitis from spreading through transfusions. About 2000 people who needed a blood transfusion took part. The treated blood was compared to standard blood to check if it reduced new infections.
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Locations
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Mulago Hospital Complex
Kampala, Uganda