Blood safety watch: 1,771 transfusion patients tracked for hidden infections
NCT ID NCT00023023
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study followed 1,771 adults and children who received blood transfusions to check how safe the blood supply is. Researchers tested patients' blood for viruses like HIV and hepatitis before and after transfusion, and stored samples for future testing. The goal was to keep blood transfusions safe and quickly spot any new infection risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Childrens National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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NIH Heart Center at Suburban Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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