Anemia

The Ottawa Hospital is conducting cutting-edge research to improve our understanding of anemia and develop better treatments. This page includes selected news stories about our research on anemia, links to researchers working in this area and related resources. Learn more below.

Research News


Big blood savings: large trial in JAMA shows taking less blood for lab testing reduces transfusions in intensive care Big blood savings: large trial in JAMA shows taking less blood for lab testing reduces transfusions in intensive care
October 12, 2023 - A world-first clinical trial published in JAMA could provide an easy way to save tens of thousands of units of blood every year in Canada and much more worldwide. The trial, which involved more than 27,000 patients in 25 adult intensive care units (I
Space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, but bone marrow fat may come to the rescue Space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, but bone marrow fat may come to the rescue
August 21, 2023 - A study of 14 astronauts suggests that while space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, the body can eventually replenish them back on Earth with the help of fat stored in the bone marrow.
Being in space destroys more red blood cells Being in space destroys more red blood cells
January 14, 2022 - A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia. Analysis of 14 astronauts showed their bodies destroyed 54 percent more red blood cells in space than they normally would on Earth, accord


Related Resources

The Ottawa Hospital Hematology and Thrombosis Clinic


Clinical Trials

The following list of clinical trials is pulled from ClinicalTrials.gov using the search terms "Anemia” and “Ottawa Hospital.” More advanced search options are available. If you find a clinical trial that interests you, you can bring the information to the next appointment with your care team and ask if you are eligible for the study. If so, they may be able to refer you to the study team. Visit ohri.ca/patients to learn more about participating in research and clinical trials.

Note that ClinicalTrials.gov is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and is only available in English. Please note that we cannot guarantee a response from the person listed in the ‘Contact’ column.

NCTTitleConditionStatusContact
NCT05496309Causes and Mechanisms of Space Hemolysis at High Altitudes (NCT05496309)Anemia, WeightlessnessRECRUITINGgtrudel@toh.ca
NCT04935866Optimal Brain Oxygenation in Neurologic Intensive Care Unit : The NeurO2 Study (NCT04935866)Traumatic Brain Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Injuries, Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Intensive Care Neurological Disorder, AnemiaRECRUITING