Machine-Preserved Liver Transplants for End-Stage Liver Disease
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a special preservation machine that keeps donor livers cold and functioning during transport before transplant. The goal is to improve how well donated livers work after transplantation and reduce complications.
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Who can take part
- You have end-stage liver disease and need a liver transplant
- You are an adult (18 years or older)
- You have never had a liver transplant before
- You do not have severe blood clots in your portal vein (the main vein entering the liver)
- You are not receiving any other organ transplant at the same time
- You can understand and sign consent forms for the study
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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