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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Technical University of Munich Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (München) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | April 23, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06346665 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
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Technische Universität München
München, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniela Schindler, Dr.
- Email: daniela.schindler@tum.de
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.