Organ donation from brain-dead ICU patients
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how brain-dead patients are cared for in the ICU before organ donation to see if certain practices help with getting more usable organs. It may help improve the donation process for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) because you have been declared brain-dead
- You have not refused to donate your organs during your lifetime
- You have health insurance coverage (social security)
- You have not said you do not want your medical data used for research
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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