Improving blood safety and availability for transfusions in children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P DATA COORDINATING CENTER (DCC) PHASE 3
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11305942 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making blood transfusions safer and more accessible for everyone, especially kids and adults who need them, by collecting important information from blood donors and recipients in the U.S. and Brazil to improve how blood is used in hospitals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $450,000 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00032-P00002-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11305942 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals of all ages, particularly neonates and children who require blood transfusions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require blood transfusions or are not involved in the blood donation process may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety and availability of the blood supply, particularly for transfusion therapies in both children and adults. It involves a multicenter program that conducts epidemiologic and laboratory studies on blood donors and recipients across the U.S. and Brazil. The program includes the development of a comprehensive database linking blood donations to transfusion recipients, which will help in analyzing and improving transfusion practices. By collaborating with various hospitals and blood centers, the research aims to gather critical data that can inform better blood transfusion protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective blood transfusion practices, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in blood safety and transfusion practices have shown significant improvements, indicating that this approach has a foundation of success.
Where this research is happening
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Westat, INC.
Rockville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chapman, Kathy — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Chapman, Kathy
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.