Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Comparing two methods of monitoring heart function during liver transplantation

Official title: Is Cardiac Index, Assessed by Transpulmonary Thermodilution, Reliable During Liver Transplantation Compared to Transesophageal Echocardiography : a Monocentric Cohort

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06899867 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different ways to monitor heart function during liver transplant surgery to see which method gives better information for doctors.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (France, Lyon)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 27, 2023
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2024
Study endsNovember 1, 2025
Registry record updatedMarch 28, 2025
Trial IDNCT06899867 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults who are scheduled to undergo liver transplantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have had recent esophageal varice ligation, mediastinal radiotherapy, or severe lower extremity artery disease 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 observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of two monitoring techniques, transpulmonary thermodilution and transesophageal echocardiography, in assessing cardiac index variations during liver transplantation. Patients undergoing liver transplantation will be monitored using both methods, with measurements taken at multiple time points throughout the surgical procedure. The goal is to identify any differences in cardiac index readings between the two techniques, which could inform better monitoring practices during surgery.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve monitoring strategies during liver transplantation, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies comparing monitoring techniques in various surgical settings, this specific comparison during liver transplantation is less common and may provide novel insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* liver transplantation
* adults

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Oesophageal varice ligation \< 14 days
* Mediastinal radiotherapy
* Femoral bypass
* Severe lower extremity artery disease

Where it's running

  • Croix Rousse Hsopital
    France, Lyon, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.