Tiny tubes, big impact: study tests if smaller blood draws cut transfusions in ICU

NCT ID NCT05750654

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether using smaller tubes for routine blood draws can reduce the number of red blood cell transfusions needed by anemic patients in intensive care and intermediate care units. About 688 adults with low hemoglobin will be randomly assigned to have blood drawn with either small or standard-size tubes. The goal is to see if less blood loss from testing leads to fewer transfusions and better outcomes.

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  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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