Understanding disparities in liver transplant patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at differences in health care and outcomes among people waiting for a liver transplant. It aims to understand why some patients face more challenges than others.
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Who can take part
- You have end-stage liver, kidney, or heart failure.
- You have failure in only one of these organ systems (not more than one).
- You do not have dementia, memory loss, or severe trouble seeing or hearing.
- You have not had a solid organ transplant before.
- You do not have other medical reasons that would prevent a transplant.
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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