Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of Developing Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation

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Conditions studied: Primary Graft Dysfunction, Lung Transplantation

In brief

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a severe lung complication that can occur in the days after lung transplant surgery. This study will analyze blood samples to determine if high levels of certain chemicals may increase the risk of developing PGD after a lung transplant.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00552357

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

1150

Starts

2007-12-01

Expected to finish

2027-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-22

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 68. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Undergoing lung or combined heart and lung transplantation

You may not qualify if…

• Undergoing combined organ transplantation other than heart and lung transplantation

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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