Young blood for old age? trial tests monthly plasma transfusions to fight frailty
NCT ID NCT03458429
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving older, frail adults monthly transfusions of blood plasma from young, healthy donors (ages 18-35) can safely reduce frailty and improve immune function. Thirty participants aged 55-95 will receive 12 monthly infusions and be followed for another year. The goal is to see if this approach can improve quality of life, thinking skills, and overall health.
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South Florida Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant Institute DBA Maharaj Institute of Immune Regenerative Medicine
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437, United States
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