Investigating kidney transplant outcomes from living and deceased donors
Clinical and Immunological Outcomes of Living and Deceased Donor Transplantation
This study looks at how well kidney transplants work over time depending on whether the kidney comes from a living person or someone who has passed away.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1293 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, BO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06759831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to analyze the long-term kidney transplant function outcomes based on the type of donor, either living or deceased. It involves the systematic collection of clinical data from kidney transplant recipients treated at a single center, starting from January 1, 2017, and continuing for nine years. Participants will be treated according to standard clinical practices without any additional study-specific interventions. The study will gather information during the patients' routine care to assess the impact of donor type on transplant success.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have received a kidney transplant from any donor.
Not a fit: Patients who have not undergone kidney transplantation or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into optimizing kidney transplant outcomes based on donor type.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored donor type impacts on transplant outcomes, suggesting that this approach has been previously validated.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Kidney transplant recipient from any donor. * Acquisition of Informed Consent to study participation and data processing. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Bologna, BO
- IRCCS Sant'Orsola University Hospital - Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplant Unit — Bologna, Bo, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Giorgia Comai, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Giorgia Comai, MD
- Email: giorgia.comai@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: +390512144840
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.