Amino acids to protect kidneys during liver transplant
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving amino acids (the building blocks of protein) before and after surgery can help protect the kidneys of people receiving a liver transplant. It may reduce the risk of kidney injury during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled to get a liver transplant
- You are expected to stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) for at least 24 hours after surgery
- You have a recent (within the past 30 days) blood test showing your creatinine level (a measure of kidney function)
- You are not on long-term dialysis and your kidney function is above a certain level (estimated filtration rate over 30)
- You do not have acute kidney failure requiring immediate dialysis before surgery
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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