Monitoring brain and organ activity in organ donors
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests special monitors on organ donors after life support is withdrawn, to see how the organs and brain behave. It may help improve organ transplant outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18
- You are expected to donate organs after circulatory death within the next 4 days
- You do not have a bleeding disorder (based on blood test results)
- You are not taking blood-thinning medication
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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