Drones deliver blood samples safely in new hospital trial
NCT ID NCT05885568
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether drones can safely transport blood samples between hospitals in France. Researchers compared blood samples sent by drone with those sent by car, checking for temperature changes, delays, and damage. The goal is to see if drone transport is reliable enough for routine medical use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could pave the way for faster, eco-friendly transport of medical samples between hospitals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 30 healthy volunteers. Real-world use on patient samples and across longer distances still needs testing.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * participants of legal age * No contraindication to blood collection * Voluntary * informed and consenting participants Exclusion Criteria: * Impossible to collect sufficient blood volume * Refusal to participate in the study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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