Blood transfusion watch: are hidden viruses slipping through?
NCT ID NCT00023023
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study followed 1,771 people who received blood transfusions to check if any infections were passed along through the blood. Researchers tested blood samples before and after transfusion for viruses like HIV, hepatitis, and others. The goal was to keep the blood supply safe and learn about any new or hidden infections that might be spread through transfusions.
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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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