Comparing two devices to improve donor lungs for transplant
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests which of two medical devices works better at reconditioning donor lungs before transplant. It may help people waiting for a lung transplant receive healthier lungs.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must give your informed consent to participate.
- The donor lung must come from a donor at least 55 years old, or have a low oxygen level, or the donor was a heavy smoker, or the lung has a collapsed area, or the donor was a certain type of non-heart-beating donor.
- The donor lung cannot have a bruise or signs of infection.
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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