Body composition and outcomes after lung transplant
Official title: The impact of body composition on peri-operative and patient-centered outcomes in lung transplantation.
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11386388 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study explores how body composition affects recovery and patient-reported well-being after lung transplantation.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $418,486 |
| NIH project number | 5U01HL163242-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11386388 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Lung transplant candidates and recipients at participating centers, especially those with concerns about body composition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not undergoing or considered for lung transplantation may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one is considering lung transplantation, this project looks at how factors like body fat and muscle mass influence recovery after surgery and quality of life. Researchers will use body measurements and a technique called bioelectrical impedance to understand how obesity or muscle loss relate to complications and overall well-being. The goal is to identify patients at higher risk for poor outcomes so clinicians can tailor care before and after transplant. The findings could lead to better nutritional and rehabilitation strategies to improve survivorship and daily functioning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Potential to personalize pre- and post-transplant care to improve survival and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work linked sarcopenia and obesity to complications; the study builds on that groundwork with advanced body-composition measures.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Singer, Jonathan Paul — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Singer, Jonathan Paul
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.