Clinical trials
Transplant Recipient clinical trials
Below are recruiting transplant recipient clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 170 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06428097RecruitingPhase 1
Thyroid hormone before heart transplant
This study tests whether giving a thyroid hormone supplement called levothyroxine before a heart transplant can help with recovery. It is for people already listed for a heart transplant who do not have thyroid problems.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05284877Recruiting
Study of HPV and skin cancer after organ transplant
This study looks at how human papillomavirus (HPV) and skin cancer behave in people who have had a solid organ transplant. It also includes healthy people for comparison, to understand what might be different after transplant and immune medicines.
Copenhagen NV, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06824454RecruitingPhase 2
Testing dipyridamole to prevent low phosphate after kidney transplant
This trial tests if a drug called dipyridamole can prevent low phosphate levels after a kidney transplant. It is for adult kidney transplant patients who can safely take the drug.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07006831Recruiting
Blood study for kidney transplant patients
This study collects blood and leftover donor samples from kidney transplant recipients who need a biopsy. The goal is to improve monitoring after transplant.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05550298Recruiting
Study of virus infections after pediatric transplants
This study looks at how respiratory viruses behave and how the body responds in children who are about to receive, or have recently received, a transplant. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat viral infections in transplant patients by studying blood samples and test results.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Up to 18 years - NCT07365098Recruiting
Liver Transplant and the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test
This study looks at how well people waiting for a liver transplant can do a simple 30-second test of standing up and sitting down. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors understand your physical strength before surgery.
MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT05732779Recruiting
App-based check-ins to help teens take transplant medicines
This study tests a phone app that uses video check-ins (called directly observed therapy) to help adolescent heart-transplant patients take their immunosuppression medicines as prescribed. It may help reduce missed doses, which is important for protecting the transplanted heart.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 10–21 - NCT07286318RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Niacinamide cream for skin cancer prevention in transplant patients
This trial tests if a daily cream with 5% niacinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help prevent skin cancer in people who have had an organ transplant. You will apply the cream to your skin and also use sunscreen every day.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07397598Recruiting
Peer support after liver transplant for alcohol-related disease
This study tests whether having a peer supporter who has been through liver transplant for alcohol-related disease helps you stay alcohol-free and feel supported. It may be a good fit if you are in early recovery after transplant.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06386198Recruiting
Health Advocate for Young Liver Transplant Patients
This study tests a program that helps young adults with a liver transplant prepare to move from a children’s hospital to an adult hospital. It aims to provide extra support for people who also have social needs like trouble getting enough food.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–25 - NCT06881927RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing anti-rejection meds in ICU for kidney transplant patients
This study tests whether quickly reducing your anti-rejection medicines during a life-threatening ICU stay can help your kidneys recover and improve your overall outcome. It is for kidney transplant recipients with septic shock or severe breathing failure.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06407232RecruitingPhase 3
Letermovir for CMV after kidney or pancreas transplant
This trial tests whether a drug called letermovir can safely treat CMV infection in people who have had a kidney or pancreas transplant. It is for those who are at high risk for CMV and whose own immune system cannot fight the virus.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT05325008RecruitingPhase 3
IVIG treatment for BK virus after kidney transplant
This Phase 3 trial tests IVIG (an antibody medicine given through a vein) to treat BK virus infection after kidney or pancreas-kidney transplant. It may help lower the BK virus in the blood and protect the transplanted kidney.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 2 years+ - NCT07747337Recruiting
Lung transplant recovery study
This study looks at how your breathing muscles and leg muscles work before and after a lung transplant. It may help doctors understand how to improve recovery and physical function after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06706154Recruiting
Exercise capacity in kidney transplant recipients
This study looks at how well your body can handle exercise after a kidney transplant. It aims to understand your current fitness level, which can help guide your recovery and long-term health.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06183892Recruiting
Extended-release tacrolimus in stable child liver transplant recipients
This study tests an extended-release version of the anti-rejection drug tacrolimus in children who have already had a stable liver transplant. The goal is to see if the longer-acting capsule works as well as the immediate-release form, potentially simplifying daily medication routines.
ShanghaiAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06759831Recruiting
Clinical outcomes of living and deceased donor kidney transplants
This study looks at how well kidney transplants work from both living and deceased donors. It may help doctors better understand long-term outcomes for people who get a new kidney.
Bologna, BOAges 18 years+ - NCT06774794Recruiting
Precision medicine for heart transplant patients
This trial uses precise, personalized approaches to manage heart transplant recipients. It involves taking a small heart muscle sample (a biopsy) to monitor for rejection or routine checks.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06857331Recruiting
Numbing block for pain after liver transplant
This trial tests a special numbing injection (erector spinae plane block) to help control pain after liver transplant surgery. It may be a good option if you have severe liver disease and need a transplant.
KyivAges Any age - NCT07266467RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing CMV After First Kidney Transplant
This trial tests a new medicine, Leymovir, against a standard one, Valganciclovir, to prevent a common virus infection (CMV) after a first kidney transplant. It may help you avoid CMV-related illness.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07096453RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CMV prevention in kidney transplant patients switching to belatacept
This trial tests whether an experimental drug (CMVIG) can prevent CMV infection in kidney transplant patients who are switching to or already on belatacept, a newer immunosuppressant. It may help protect those at higher risk for CMV.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT06140537RecruitingPhase 4
Dapagliflozin for kidney and heart health after transplant
This study tests whether a diabetes drug called dapagliflozin (Farxiga) can help protect your kidney function and heart health after a kidney transplant. It's for people who have had a transplant for at least a year and have diabetes or post-transplant diabetes.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT06824402Recruiting
Cryoprobe Biopsy for Chronic Rejection in Lung Transplant
This trial tests a new biopsy method called cryoprobe (using a cold probe) to better detect chronic rejection in lung transplant patients. It is for patients who already need a lung biopsy, either for routine monitoring or because of a concern.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–99 - NCT06777719RecruitingPhase 1
A study of immune cells to prevent kidney rejection
This trial tests if giving you back specially grown immune cells (called Tregs) made from your own blood can help your body accept a new kidney from a living donor with less rejection. It is for people who are ready for a first kidney transplant.
NantesAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for transplant recipient?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 170 recruiting transplant recipient studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a transplant recipient trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a transplant recipient trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.