Creating a checklist for keeping donated livers viable
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at a way to predict whether a donated liver will work well after being kept alive outside the body (“machine perfused”). It may help doctors choose the best livers and improve transplant outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are being considered to receive a deceased-donor liver transplant
- You do NOT have HIV-1 (a specific HIV infection)
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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