Heart transplant study using a special preservation machine
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special machine that preserves donor hearts for longer periods before transplant. It may help people waiting for a heart transplant who need a heart from a donor that may be older or has some heart risks.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are on the waiting list for a heart transplant.
- You have not had a previous organ or bone marrow transplant.
- You are not having another organ transplant at the same time.
- You are not currently on a breathing machine or dialysis.
- You do not have severe antibodies against donor hearts (specific blood test results).
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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