Comparison of Custodiol-N and Custodiol solutions for organ preservation in transplantation
Official title: A Prospective, Randomized, Single Blind, Multicentre Phase III Study on Organ Preservation With Custodiol-N Solution Compared With Custodiol Solution in Or-gan Transplantation (Kidney, Liver and Pancreas)
Run by Dr. F. Köhler Chemie GmbH · NCT03627013 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new organ preservation solution called Custodiol-N works just as well as the standard Custodiol solution for keeping kidneys, livers, and pancreas healthy for transplant.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 362 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dr. F. Köhler Chemie GmbH Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 4 sites (Graz and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 23, 2019 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2028 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT03627013 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who are recipients awaiting kidney, liver, or combined kidney-pancreas transplants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, lactating, or those whose organs are allocated outside the retrieving study center 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 phase III clinical trial is a prospective, randomized, single-blind, multicenter study aimed at comparing the effectiveness of Custodiol-N solution against Custodiol solution in preserving organs for transplantation, specifically kidneys, livers, and pancreas. The study will assess the non-inferiority of Custodiol-N in terms of graft function and injury post-transplantation. Participants will include both deceased and living organ donors, as well as recipients awaiting transplantation. The trial is expected to last approximately 30 months, with each participant undergoing a follow-up period of 90 days after transplantation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve organ preservation techniques, leading to better transplant outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar organ preservation solutions, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All organs (kidney, combined kidney - pancreas and liver) Donor criteria For All patients undergoing deceased donation: \- deceased adult (≥18 years) donors fulfilling the criteria for organ donation For All patients undergoing living kidney donation: \- adult (≥18 years) living kidney donors fulfilling the criteria for organ donation Patient (recipient) criteria * recipients awaiting their transplant * recipients ≥18 years * recipients' signed informed consent before the transplantation Kidney / combined kidney - pancreas recipients * n/a Liver recipient * full organ transplantation Exclusion Criteria: * All organs (kidney, combined kidney - pancreas and liver) Donor criteria (not applicable for living kidney donors) * \- donors whose organs are all allocated out of retrieving study center * general refusal of organ donation * donation after cardiac death (DCD) Patient (recipient) criteria * pregnant or lactating patients * recipients participating in any interventional study (e.g. another study involving compound/interventions aimed at the reduction of preservation and / or ischemia / reperfusion injury) * all combined allocations other than pancreas and kidney Kidney / combined kidney -pancreas recipient * double kidney transplantation * pancreas retransplantation * machine perfusion According to the KDIGO-Guidelines (2009) all patients with PRA \>0% are only included in the living donation setting. Liver recipient * retransplantation * machine perfusion
Where it's running
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Medical University Graz
Graz, Austria Recruiting -
Medical University Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria Recruiting -
Ordensklinikum Linz
Linz, Austria Recruiting -
Medical University Vienna
Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Astrid Friedel
- Email: astrid.friedel@medunigraz.at
- Phone: +4332638578017
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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.