Investigating causes of death in kidney transplant patients

Causes of Mortality in Kidney Transplant Recipients, a Paradigm Shift

Observational University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT05529186

This study looks at why kidney transplant patients are dying by checking data from two big databases to see if infections and cancer are becoming bigger problems than heart issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment7000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other
Locations1 site (Strasbourg)
Trial IDNCT05529186 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the causes of mortality among kidney transplant recipients by utilizing two large transplantation databases from France. It seeks to identify risk factors associated with mortality and to explore potential shifts in the hierarchy of causes of death, particularly the rising significance of infectious and cancer-related deaths compared to traditional cardiovascular causes. The study will include adult patients who underwent kidney transplantation between 2008 and 2014, focusing on their health outcomes and related data.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who received a kidney transplant or related procedures between 2008 and 2014.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone double organ transplants involving the heart, liver, or lungs during the same operation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights that may improve post-transplant care and outcomes for kidney transplant patients.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on mortality causes in kidney transplant patients, this research aims to address a potentially novel shift in mortality trends, making it a significant exploration in the field.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion criteria:

* Adult subject (≥18 years old) during transplantation
* Transplantation performed between 01/01/2008 and 31/12/2014
* Kidney transplant subject, double transplants kidney + pancreas, or kidney + islets of Langherans
* Subject previously transplanted other organs
* Subject not objecting, after being informed, to the reuse of their data for the purposes of this research

Exclusion criteria:

* Subject who expressed their opposition to participating in the study
* Subject having received a double transplant during the same operation: kidney + heart, kidney + liver, kidney + lungs

Where this trial is running

Strasbourg

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.
Conditions Renal Diseaserenal diseasekidney transplant
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