Evaluating integrated care to improve outcomes for liver transplant patients with alcohol-related liver disease
2/4-The INTEGRATE Study: Evaluating INTEGRATEd care to Improve Biopschosocial Outcomes of Early Liver Transplantation for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
This study is looking at how combined medical and support care can help people with alcohol-related liver disease who are getting a liver transplant, focusing on what helps them get referred for the transplant and how they can do better afterward.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894076 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of integrated care on patients undergoing early liver transplantation for alcohol-associated liver disease. It aims to identify factors that influence referrals for early transplantation and develop risk prediction models for patient outcomes. The study will incorporate biopsychosocial measures to better understand how integrated care can support patients in achieving abstinence and improving their post-transplant outcomes. By collaborating with a diverse group of clinicians and researchers, the project seeks to fill knowledge gaps in the treatment of alcohol-related liver disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with alcohol-associated liver disease who are being considered for early liver transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients with liver disease not associated with alcohol or those who have already undergone liver transplantation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survival rates and quality of life for patients undergoing liver transplantation due to alcohol-related liver disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with integrated care approaches in similar patient populations, indicating potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Verna, Elizabeth Clarice — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Verna, Elizabeth Clarice
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 below.