How a liver transplant affects sexual function
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a liver transplant affects a person's sex life and sexual function. It includes married men who either are waiting for a transplant or have already had one with a healthy working liver.
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Who can take part
- You must be male and married (or have been married before).
- You either have decompensated chronic liver disease and are on the waitlist for a liver transplant, or you have already received a liver transplant and your new liver is working well.
- You cannot have any serious ongoing medical or surgical problems (like bile duct issues or complications with your liver graft).
- You must not have acute-on-chronic liver failure or acute liver failure.
- You must agree to participate and give your consent.
Quick eligibility check
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