Improving blood safety and transfusion therapies for children and adults
Official title: REDS-IV-P DATA COORDINATING CENTER (DCC) PHASE 3
Funded at Westat, INC. · NIH-11175007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making blood transfusions safer and more accessible for babies and kids who need them, by looking at how blood donations and transfusions work in hospitals across the U.S. and Brazil.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,702,179 |
| NIH project number | 75N92019D00032-0-759202400001-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and adults who require blood transfusions, particularly those in specialized care settings.
✕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 neonates and children who require transfusions. It involves a multicenter program that conducts epidemiologic and laboratory studies on blood donors and transfusion recipients across the U.S. and Brazil. The program is structured into phases, with the initial phase dedicated to developing research protocols and databases to track blood donations and transfusions effectively. By analyzing data from various hospitals, the research aims to identify best practices and improve transfusion outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer blood transfusions and improved health outcomes for patients in need of blood products.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in blood safety and transfusion practices has shown significant advancements, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful improvements.
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.