Collection of biological materials from organ transplant patients
Biological Material Bank for Studies Related to Organ Transplantation
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon, Rhône) |
| Trial ID | NCT04687865 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older who have received an organ transplant.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have successfully utilized biobanks to advance research in organ transplantation, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Lyon, Rhône
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.