Planned Semi-Elective Lung Tx Study

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · Oct 20, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

The Planned Semi-Elective Lung Transplant Study is investigating how the timing of lung transplants affects the outcomes for patients receiving these life-saving organs. Specifically, the study looks at cases where donor lungs are available late at night or early in the morning and whether starting the transplant procedure in the morning, after preserving the lungs in a special refrigerator, can lead to better results compared to traditional transplant methods.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between the ages of 65 and 74 and be eligible for their first lung transplant, with consent from them or their caregiver. Unfortunately, those who have previously had a lung transplant or are receiving multiple organ transplants are not eligible. Participants can expect to have their surgery scheduled in the morning if donor lungs are available during the designated late-night hours, and their health outcomes will be closely monitored to see how this new approach works. This study aims to improve lung transplant procedures and outcomes for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Primary lung transplantation
• • Informed consent provided
• • Donor Inclusion: Age\<70
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Re-transplantation
• • Multi-organ transplantation
• Donor exclusion criteria:
• • Age \>70y
• • Concerns with organ preservation technique