Observational study on liver transplantation using hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion
Official title: Vienna Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion for Liver Transplantation Study
Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT06418165 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well a new method of preserving livers with a special machine helps patients who are getting liver transplants at the Medical University of Vienna.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2018 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2038 |
| Registry record updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06418165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for liver transplantation using hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, those receiving partial grafts, or individuals with compromised anatomical integrity of the liver 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 observational cohort study aims to collect and analyze data from patients undergoing liver transplantation utilizing hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion at the Medical University of Vienna. The study will prospectively record patient outcomes to evaluate both short- and long-term results associated with this innovative preservation technique. By focusing on a specific patient population, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the efficacy and safety of this method in liver transplantation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve outcomes for patients undergoing liver transplantation by optimizing organ preservation techniques.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is being explored, the specific application of hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion in liver transplantation is still under investigation, indicating a novel area of research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients undergoing liver transplantation with the use of hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion * age ≥ 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * partial grafts * the anatomical integrity of the liver is not preserved in a way that makes the perfusion of the liver possible
Where it's running
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David Pereyra, MD, PhD
- Email: david.pereyra@muv.ac.at
- Phone: +4314040056210
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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.