Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Observational study on infections in transplant patients in Germany

Official title: The Transplant Cohort of the German Center for Infection Research

Run by Technical University of Munich · NCT06346665 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how infections affect transplant patients in Germany to see what makes some people more likely to get infections and how it impacts their organ health over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment3000 (estimated)
SponsorTechnical University of Munich
Academic / other
Locations1 site (München)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 2016
Main results expectedDecember 2025
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedApril 23, 2024
Trial IDNCT06346665 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals who have undergone kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, or stem cell transplantation and can provide consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have not undergone transplantation or cannot provide consent will 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 study collects medical data and biological samples from transplant patients across Germany to investigate the factors influencing organ susceptibility to infections and overall function. It aims to understand the long-term consequences of infections on graft survival and the role of individual susceptibility under immunosuppression. By establishing a large multicenter cohort, the study will facilitate scientific research into the connections between infections, immune response, and transplant outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management of infections in transplant patients, enhancing graft survival and patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in understanding infections in transplant patients, but this specific multicenter approach is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Consent
* undergone transplantation of kidney, pancreas, liver, heart or stem cells

Exclusion Criteria:

* No consent

Where it's running

  • Technische Universität München
    München, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.