Evaluating the outcomes of liver transplant recipients from childhood
Evaluation of the Epidemiological and Psychosocial Outcomes of Liver Graft Recipients Transplanted During Childhood
This study looks at how adults who had liver transplants as kids are doing in terms of their social lives, habits, and health to help improve care for future patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Bruxelles) |
| Trial ID | NCT06217965 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to characterize the adult population who received liver transplants during childhood by assessing their psychosocial outcomes and lifestyle habits. Participants will complete a questionnaire that evaluates their social environment, alcohol consumption, anxiety levels, and knowledge of their disease. The study also focuses on their experiences transitioning from pediatric to adult medical care and their adherence to medication regimens. The findings will help improve understanding of the long-term effects of pediatric liver transplantation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 18 years old who received a liver transplant during childhood and are fluent in French or Dutch.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently under 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of care and support for adult liver transplant recipients who were transplanted as children.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown some success in understanding outcomes for pediatric liver transplant recipients, but this specific focus on psychosocial aspects is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient over 18 years old who received a pediatric liver transplant and who have been followed regularly at the Saint-Luc university clinics is eligible for inclusion in this study provided they speak French/Dutch fluently Exclusion Criteria: * patients minor (\< 18 years)
Where this trial is running
Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Bruxelles
- Avanie Hippocrate 10 — Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Bruxelles, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Xavier Stephenne, MD, PhD — Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
- Study coordinator: Xavier Stephenne, MD, PhD
- Email: xavier.stephenne@saintluc.uclouvain.be
- Phone: +3227641377
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.