Collection of biological materials from organ transplant patients
Official title: Biological Material Bank for Studies Related to Organ Transplantation
Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT04687865 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting samples from organ transplant patients to help researchers learn more about why transplants sometimes fail and to find better ways to detect rejection and other related issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon, Rhône) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 8, 2020 |
| Main results expected | January 8, 2040 |
| Study ends | January 8, 2040 |
| Registry record updated | March 7, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04687865 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who have received an organ transplant.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not affiliated with a social security system or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to create a biobank that collects biological samples from patients who have undergone organ transplantation. The collected materials will be used to validate new theories regarding the causes of allograft loss and to develop innovative biomarkers for rejection and other transplantation-related conditions. By gathering and analyzing these samples, researchers hope to enhance understanding and improve outcomes in organ transplantation. The study is observational and does not involve any specific interventions beyond the collection of biological materials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this biobank could lead to improved monitoring and treatment strategies for organ transplant recipients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully utilized biobanks to advance research in organ transplantation, indicating a promising approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or Female patient ≥18 years old * Recipient of an organ transplant * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Non-affiliation to a social security system. * Subjects deprived of liberties * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman
Where it's running
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Hopital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, Rhône, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olivier Thaunat, MD — Edouard Herriot Hospital - Transplantation department
- Study coordinator: Olivier Thaunat, MD
- Email: olivier.thaunat@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 04 72 11 69 28
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.