Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Safe Blood Transfusion Volumes to Correct Acute Severe Anaemia
Lead Sponsor:
Prof Kathryn Maitland
Collaborating Sponsors:
Imperial College London
Conditions:
Severe Anaemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
60-12 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Greater volume of whole blood(30mls/kg compared to 20mls/kg) following standard calculations, given to children with severe anaemia will be beneficial in haematological correction and can be given saf...
Detailed Description
Severe anemia (SA, hemoglobin \<6 g/dl) is a leading cause of pediatric hospital admission in Africa, with significant in-hospital mortality. The underlying etiology is often infectious, but specific ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Severe anaemia(HB less than 6g/dl)at admission
- Guardian or parent willing/able to provide consent
Exclusion
- Malignancy
- Surgery
- Acute trauma
- Severe malnutrition
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
160 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01461590
Start Date
October 1 2011
End Date
January 1 2012
Last Update
April 1 2015
Active Locations (2)
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1
Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
Mbale, Mbale, Uganda
2
Soroti Regional Hospital
Soroti, Soroti, Uganda