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Organ Preservation clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Organ Preservation clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 5 countries (most in Canada (2), Netherlands (1), Austria (1)). By phase: Phase 2/3 (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Organ Preservation clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Monitoring the brain during warm organ perfusion after withdrawal of life support to confirm no return of blood flow or activity | — | Vancouver, British Columbia | Recruiting | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Predicting heart transplant outcomes using donor heart biopsies | — | Vienna, State of Vienna | Recruiting | May 21, 2025 |
| Comparing total neoadjuvant therapy with surgery for rectal cancer treatment | Phase 2/3 | Vilnius | Recruiting | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Comparing two methods for preserving organs in rectal cancer patients | — | Nijmegen, Gelderland and 6 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Comparing two radiation treatment approaches for stage II rectal cancer | Phase 2/3 | Dallas, Texas and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Feb 13, 2017 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Monitoring the brain during warm organ perfusion after withdrawal of life support to confirm no return of blood flow or activity
This project will use continuous brain monitoring to see if blood flow or brain activity returns when organs are warmed and perfused after death in adults who are donating organs after life support is withdrawn.
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Predicting heart transplant outcomes using donor heart biopsies
This study is testing if looking at tissue samples from donor hearts can help predict how well the transplanted hearts will work and if they'll be rejected by the recipient's body.
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Comparing total neoadjuvant therapy with surgery for rectal cancer treatment
This study is testing if rectal cancer patients who respond well to a new treatment can skip surgery and just be monitored to see how they do compared to those who have surgery right away.
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Comparing two methods for preserving organs in rectal cancer patients
This study is testing two different ways to treat rectal cancer in patients who responded well to initial treatment, to see which method helps them keep their organs and improve their quality of life.
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Comparing two radiation treatment approaches for stage II rectal cancer
This study is testing two different ways of giving radiation treatment to see which one helps older patients with stage II rectal cancer better avoid surgery and keep their rectum.
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Quick answers
How many Organ Preservation clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 5 countries. The most sites are in Canada (2 trials), Netherlands (1 trial), Austria (1 trial), Lithuania (1 trial), United States (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2/3: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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