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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospices Civils de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (France, Lyon) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 27, 2023 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2024 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06899867 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
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Croix Rousse Hsopital
France, Lyon, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Pr Alice Blet
- Email: alice.blet@chu-lyon.fr
- Phone: 371239
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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.