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Evaluating the Effects of Hemoglobin Threshold-specific Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions on Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Patients With High-grade Myeloid Neoplasms, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, or B Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma/Leukemia
Sponsor: University of Washington
Summary
This clinical trial evaluates the effects of hemoglobin threshold-specific packed red blood cell (PRBC) transfusions on quality of life and functional outcomes in patients who have undergone chemotherapy or an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant for a high-grade myeloid neoplasm, acute myeloid leukemia, or B acute lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia. Some types of chemotherapy and stem cell transplants can induce low platelet counts and/or anemia that requires PRBC transfusions. Given critical shortages in blood supply, and risks associated with transfusion of PRBC, there has been much investigation into the "minimum" hemoglobin level that effectively balances safety and toxicity in patients. This clinical trial evaluates the effects of giving PRBC transfusions based on a more restrictive hemoglobin threshold (\> 7 gm/dL) compared to a more liberal hemoglobin threshold (\> 9 gm/dL) on quality of life and functional outcomes. A more restrictive threshold may be just as effective at maintaining patient quality of life and function while decreasing side effects from blood transfusions and helping to conserve blood supply resources.
Official title: Red Blood Cell Transfusion Threshold-Specific Bleeding, Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Acute Leukemia Patients With Thrombocytopenia: a Randomized Feasibility Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Activity Tracking
Ancillary studies
Biospecimen Collection
Undergo blood sample collection
Cognitive Assessment
Ancillary studies
Electronic Health Record Review
Ancillary studies
Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion
Undergo PRBC transfusion
Quality-of-Life Assessment
Ancillary studies
Locations (1)
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium
Seattle, Washington, United States