Improving lung transplantation outcomes through coordinated research
Lung Transplant Consortium - Data Coordinating Center
This study is working to make lung transplants safer and more successful for people with serious lung diseases by gathering information from about 3,200 patients across different hospitals, so they can find better ways to match donors and care for recipients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892209 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the success of lung transplantation for patients with severe lung diseases by establishing a Lung Transplant Consortium. The consortium will involve multiple clinical centers and will collect extensive clinical data and biological samples from around 3,200 lung transplant patients. By analyzing this data, the research aims to improve donor management, candidate selection, and recipient care, ultimately reducing complications and improving long-term outcomes for lung transplant recipients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with advanced lung diseases who are considering or are eligible for lung transplantation.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage lung disease or those who are not candidates for lung transplantation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management practices and improved survival rates for lung transplant patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in coordinated multicenter studies for lung transplantation has shown promise in improving patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palmer, Scott M — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Palmer, Scott M
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.