Cytokine filtration in lung transplantation

Cytokine Filtration in Lung Transplantation - a Randomised, Controlled, Multicentre Clinical Trial (GLUSorb)

NA · Lund University Hospital · NCT05526950

This study is testing whether using a special device to filter out harmful substances during lung transplants can help patients have fewer complications and live longer.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment116 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorLund University Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Lund, Skåne County)
Trial IDNCT05526950 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of cytokine adsorption devices in lung transplantation to reduce early complications such as primary graft dysfunction (PGD). It is a randomized controlled trial comparing outcomes in patients receiving lung transplants with and without the cytokine filtration intervention. The goal is to gather preliminary data on the efficacy of this approach in improving patient survival and reducing complications associated with lung transplants. The study focuses on the inflammatory response that occurs immediately after transplantation and aims to mitigate its effects.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals eligible for double lung transplantation who meet the study's inclusion criteria.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those with previous organ transplants, or those requiring immunosuppressive therapy at the time of surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve survival rates and reduce complications for lung transplant recipients.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in heart and kidney transplantation have shown success with cytokine adsorption, suggesting potential for similar outcomes in lung transplantation.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligibility to undergo double lung transplantation at either trial site

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Age \<18 years
2. Previous organ transplantation
3. Presence of any conditions at the time of surgery that require immunosuppressive therapy. Immunosuppressive therapy is defined as:

   1. Cyclosporine, Tacrolimus, Everolimus, or Sirolimus, minimum 1 month of treatment prior to transplantation and active treatment at the time of transplantation.
   2. Any form of antibody-based treatment that is known for having an immunomodulatory effect taken up to 1 week before transplantation.
4. Non-consent

Where this trial is running

Lund, Skåne County

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Lung Transplant Failure, Lung Transplant, Complications

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.