Registry for organ transplant recipients and donors at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Transplant Registry
This study is collecting information from organ transplant recipients and donors to help improve the understanding and management of transplant outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT01062581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The University of Minnesota Transplant Registry (UMTR) is an observational registry that collects and maintains core research data related to organ transplantation. It aims to provide essential outcomes data and background information to facilitate outcomes management research in solid organ transplantation and advanced lung disease. The registry supports innovative research by utilizing existing program-specific databases for various types of transplants, including liver, kidney, heart, and lung. This ongoing registration of transplant cases is crucial for advancing the understanding and management of transplant outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this registry are individuals who have received a transplanted organ or have donated an organ at the University of Minnesota.
Not a fit: Patients who received transplants or donated organs at institutions other than the University of Minnesota will not benefit from this registry.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance the understanding of transplant outcomes and improve patient care in organ transplantation.
How similar studies have performed: Other transplant registries have shown success in improving outcomes and advancing research in organ transplantation, indicating that this approach is well-established.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Received a transplanted organ at the University of Minnesota * Living donor who donates an organ at the University of Minnesota Exclusion Criteria: * Did not receive a transplant at the University of Minnesota * Did not donate an organ at the University of Minnesota
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota Transplant Information Services — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Arthur Matas, MD — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Arthur Matas, MD
- Email: matas001@umn.edu
- Phone: (612) 625-6460
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.