How muscle quality affects liver transplant outcomes
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This study looks at how the quality and loss of muscle before and after a liver transplant can affect recovery. It may help doctors better predict outcomes for patients getting a liver transplant for the first time.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older) getting a liver transplant for the first time
- You are receiving a liver from a deceased donor
- You do not have a tumor or blood clot in the main vein of your liver (portal vein)
- You do not have a muscle disease like muscle wasting
- You do not have serious health problems like heart failure, ongoing infection, or kidney failure
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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