Test blood patterns to predict problems after liver transplant
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study checks whether a special blood test can predict who is at higher risk of graft loss (the transplanted liver not working well) and death after a liver transplant. It may help doctors identify higher-risk patients earlier and tailor follow-up care.
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Who can take part
- You must sign an informed consent form to join
- You must be 18 years or older
- You need to be able to attend scheduled study visits and tests
- You have a serious liver condition that may require a liver transplant (including liver failure, liver cancer that meets transplant criteria, or end-stage liver disease)
- You are being considered for a liver transplant and/or are on the transplant waiting list
- You have been seen by the Gastroenterology and Hepatology team at Ghent University Hospital
Quick eligibility check
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