Making Blood Transfusions Safer in Sub-Saharan Africa
The BLOODSAFE Data Coordinating Center: A Data Center for More SafeTransfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · NIH-11138730
This project helps ensure that children in Sub-Saharan Africa receive safer blood transfusions by coordinating important research efforts.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11138730 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Our goal is to support a major initiative called BLOODSAFE, which aims to increase the availability of safe blood for transfusions in Sub-Saharan Africa. We provide essential leadership in statistics and manage all the data collected across various related projects. This includes helping design studies, making sure data is consistent and high-quality, and training local experts. By doing this, we help ensure that new discoveries about blood safety are quickly put into practice to benefit patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This initiative is designed to benefit children aged 0-11 years in Sub-Saharan Africa who require blood transfusions due to conditions like anemia or bleeding.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Sub-Saharan Africa or those who do not require blood transfusions would not directly benefit from this specific initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will lead to more reliable and safer blood transfusions for children and others in Sub-Saharan Africa, potentially saving lives and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Establishing a central data coordinating center is a well-established and successful approach for managing complex, multi-site health initiatives to ensure data quality and efficient progress.
Where this research is happening
MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA — MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: REILLY, CAVAN S. — UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
- Study coordinator: REILLY, CAVAN S.
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 below.