Understanding recovery experiences after liver transplantation
Survivorship Trajectories After Liver Transplantation: Identifying At‐Risk Survivors Needing Intervention
This study is looking at how people feel and cope after getting a liver transplant, focusing on their physical and emotional challenges, and it aims to find ways to improve support and care for them during their recovery.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ut Southwestern Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dallas, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11032672 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the recovery experiences of patients who have undergone liver transplantation, focusing on their physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. By using patient-reported outcomes and clinical data, the study aims to identify different survivorship patterns among patients and understand how these patterns relate to their overall health and quality of life. The research will also explore the feasibility of a navigator-based intervention to improve post-transplant care and support for patients. Through this approach, the study seeks to enhance care coordination and address the unique needs of liver transplant survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who have undergone liver transplantation and are experiencing challenges in their recovery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not liver transplant recipients or those who are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support and interventions for liver transplant survivors, enhancing their quality of life and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using patient-reported outcomes to improve care in transplant populations, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful advancements.
Where this research is happening
Dallas, United States
- Ut Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lieber, Sarah Rosanna — Ut Southwestern Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Lieber, Sarah Rosanna
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.