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Launched by THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY · Aug 12, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to give blood transfusions to patients with certain blood cancers or bone marrow problems who need regular transfusions. Instead of coming into the hospital, patients in this study will receive their transfusions safely at home. The goal is to see if home transfusions are practical and if patients find them acceptable and convenient.

To join the study, participants must be adults who need at least two blood transfusions every month, have no history of bad reactions to transfusions, and live within 30 miles of the hospital. They must also be willing to have healthcare workers visit their home. During the study, patients will receive between one and five units of blood products at home, and researchers will collect information about any challenges or concerns. This study is currently recruiting participants and aims to make treatment easier and more comfortable for patients who depend on blood transfusions.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• * Individuals must meet all of the following inclusion criteria in order to be eligible to participate in the study:
• • Provide signed and dated informed consent form Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
• • Male or female, over the age of 18
• • Must meet definition of transfusion dependence (require at least 2 blood product transfusions over a 28-day period)
• • Receive their cancer care at SKCCC
• • Have a history of blood product transfusions and NO history of transfusion reactions,
• • Live within a 30-mile range of the Center City SKCCC location.
• • Must be willing to allow people into the home
• Exclusion Criteria:
• * An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
• • Patients who have a history of a transfusion reaction
• • Heart failure as defined by AHA stage C or NYHA Class II-IV
• • Non-English or Spanish speaking
• • Are unhoused
• • Are incarcerated
• • Have poor venous access
• • Diagnosis of Solid Tumor malignancy
• • Women who are pregnant