Pig kidney transplant for kidney failure
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new type of kidney transplant — using a kidney from a specially bred pig — for people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis and have a low chance of getting a human kidney. The goal is to see if this pig kidney can work safely and help them live without dialysis.
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Who can take part
- You have been on dialysis for end-stage kidney disease for at least 6 months.
- You are eligible for a standard kidney transplant but have a low chance of getting one within 12 months.
- Your blood type and immune system match the study's pig kidney.
- You have had the Epstein-Barr virus (a common virus that stays in the body) in the past.
- You are up to date on vaccines recommended for people with weak immune systems.
- You do not have serious health problems like uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, or active infections.
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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