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WashT

Does washing blood for transfusion make a difference to preterm babies?

The WashT trial aims to work out if washing blood for transfusion affects problems related to preterm birth. The study will investigate the effect of transfusion with washed red blood cells (RBCs) compared with unwashed red blood cells to reduce morbidity and mortality in infants born less than 28 weeks gestation.

Updated: Friday, 26 September 2025 15:34 (v2)