Evaluating outcomes of donated hand and forearm transplants
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether donated (allograft) hand and forearm transplants are worth it compared with artificial devices, including cost and real-world results. It is meant for adults with amputations of both forearms who may be medically and psychologically able to receive the transplant.
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Who can take part
- Be an adult age 18 to 60
- Have amputations of both forearms on both arms
- Be at least 3 months past your amputation before the transplant
- Have no psychiatric history that would make you unable to handle the transplant (checked by two mental health doctors)
- No active or recently treated cancer within the last 5 years
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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