Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Registry for organ transplant recipients and donors at the University of Minnesota

Official title: University of Minnesota Transplant Registry

Run by University of Minnesota · NCT01062581 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from organ transplant recipients and donors to help improve the understanding and management of transplant outcomes.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1997
Main results expectedJanuary 2050
Study endsJanuary 2050
Registry record updatedApril 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT01062581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a 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.

Probably not a fit

Patients who received transplants or donated organs at institutions other than the University of Minnesota will not benefit from this registry.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

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 gone: Other transplant registries have shown success in improving outcomes and advancing research in organ transplantation, indicating that this approach is well-established.

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

  • 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

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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.