Breathing support for organ donors

This trial compares different anesthesia strategies used during organ donation surgery after brain death to see which one helps preserve organs better for transplant. It is for brain-dead adult patients in the ICU whose families agree to organ donation and research participation.

This trial tests whether placing brain-dead organ donors on their stomach (prone position) improves lung function and outcomes for lung transplant recipients. It may help more lungs become available for transplant.

This study looks at how brain-dead patients are cared for in the ICU before organ donation to see if certain practices help with getting more usable organs. It may help improve the donation process for future patients.

This trial tests special monitors on organ donors after life support is withdrawn, to see how the organs and brain behave.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.

This study looks at the brain's natural cleaning system in people who have just passed away and are registered as organ donors. It aims to understand how this system works, which could one day help with brain diseases.

This study compares two methods of providing oxygen support during apnea testing—a procedure that confirms brain death in intensive care patients. Researchers want to see which method is safer and more effective for this critical assessment.