Monitoring liver grafts with a tiny probe during transplant
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses a tiny probe placed in the new liver during transplant surgery to monitor its health in real time. It may help doctors detect problems early and improve recovery after transplant.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are on the Slovenian liver transplant waiting list and have a matching donor liver scheduled for transplant surgery.
- You agree to sign a consent form allowing researchers to take small fluid samples from your new liver during the operation and share them with other studies.
- You do not have a history of allergic reactions to contrast dye used in imaging tests.
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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