Smart trash can for needles could make hemophilia care safer

NCT ID NCT07421154

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

Summary

This study tests a smart sharps disposal container that helps hemophilia patients safely throw away used needles at home. About 23 adults with moderate or severe hemophilia will use the device for several weeks. Researchers want to see if patients find it easy to use and if they stick with it.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

smart sharps disposal device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve safe needle disposal practices for hemophilia patients at home.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 23 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on device use, not treatment outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hemophilia hemophilia A hemophilia B

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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  • Penn Blood Disorders Program

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130-3805, United States