Using a blood warmer to prevent hypothermia in preterm infants during blood transfusions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to improve the care of very preterm infants by using a Ranger blood warmer during packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions to prevent hypothermia. The study will involve 140 infants born at less than 32 weeks gestational age who are admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit and require a PRBC transfusion within their first month of life. Researchers will compare the body temperatures of infants receiving warmed blood to those receiving standard transfusions to assess the effectiveness of this intervention in reducing hypothermia. The trial is based on previous findings that highlight the risk of hypothermia during blood transfusions in this vulnerable population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any infant born at PRISMA Health Richland hospital
* less than 32 weeks gestational age by obstetrical dating as indicated in the electronic medical chart
* admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit receiving one PRBC transfusion within the first month of life.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Infants having neurological anatomical abnormalities or major brain hemorrhage (Grade III or IV), because neurological damage can interfere with thermal control.

Where it's running

• Kayla Everhart
  Columbia, South Carolina, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.