Preventing Negative Reactions in First Time Blood Donors to Encourage Subsequent Blood Donations

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Syncope, Vasovagal

In brief

Many individuals experience negative reactions when donating blood, including dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Such reactions may discourage them from donating again. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of pre-donation water consumption and a muscle tensing exercise during donation to reduce negative reactions among new blood donors. This study will also evaluate whether reducing negative reactions increases the likelihood of donors returning to give blood in the future.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00302900

Run by

Ohio University

People needed

441

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2010-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must meet American Red Cross donor eligibility requirements

You may not qualify if…

• No more than two prior blood donations

Where it is running

• Ohio University — Athens, Ohio, United States
• American Red Cross Blood Services - Central Ohio Region — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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