Predicting dying time to help organ donation
This study uses brain signals to estimate how long a person may take to pass away after life support is removed. The goal is to improve the timing of organ donation for those who choose it.
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Who can take part
- You must be 19 years old or older.
- You must be eligible for donation after circulatory death (DCD), which means organ donation after your heart stops.
- You must not have a severe spinal cord injury at the neck level or above.
- You must not have a pacemaker implanted.
- You must not have a tracheostomy (a tube in your throat to help you breathe).
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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