Preventing infections in patients with blood cancer through evidence-based use of immunoglobulin or alternatives: The RATIONALISE trial [ 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2026 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Patients with blood cancers, with immune deficiency from low antibody levels and other disease or treatment factors, are at risk of life-threatening infection. Immunoglobulins (Ig) made from plasma can supplement antibody levels. Government criteria recommend stopping Ig therapy in stable patients, but with no evidence for when or how to do so. RATIONALISE will provide this evidence, to improve patient outcomes, reduce risks and costs, and make better use of blood products for the community.

Funding Amount $2,490,422

Funding Scheme Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants

Chief Investigator Prof Erica Wood

Notes Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants