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Impact of RBC transfusion on cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants

Impact of Packed Red cells Transfusion on cerebral tissue oxygenation in preterm neonates, Prospective observational study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/07/113219
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-07-01
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: D539- Nutritional anemia, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Near infrared spectroscopy equipment: NIRS is used to monitor tissue perfusion at regional levels Over 6 months Control Intervention1: NA: NA

Sponsors

Rushikesh Gavhane
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All stable preterm (less than 37 weeks) neonates requiring PRBC transfusion at level III/IV NICU as per unit protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Major congenital anomalies 2. Neonates requiring major cardiorespiratory support 3. Severe IVH (Grade III IV), or 4. Unstable infants where NIRS placement is not feasible.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
o evaluate cerebral oxygenation before and after PRBC transfusion in preterm infants using NIRS. Timepoint: 6 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare oxygenation trends based on pretransfusion levelsTimepoint: 8 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRushikesh Gavhane

Government Medical College and Hospital Chh. Sambhajinagar(Aurangabad)

wardendusty@gmail.com09404938951

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026