Optimizing Long-term Survival in Organ Transplantation: From Physiopathology to Optimized Patient… (NCT03997253) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimizing Long-term Survival in Organ Transplantation: From Physiopathology to Optimized Patient Management
France430 participantsStarted 2020-12-21
Plain-language summary
Increased indications for transplantation continue to worsen the shortage of organs and need the extension of graft sampling criteria and the search for new potential sources of organs. Despite undeniable success in the short term, due to major advances in surgery, medicine and research, transplant recipients continue to face the risk of chronic rejection and long-term complications.
The University Hospital Federation "FHU SUPORT" was created to optimize the chances of success of the organ transplant and improve the quality of life of the transplanted patient. FHU SUPORT 's ambition is based on a translational strategy that presents two priority areas:
Axis 1: Optimization, evaluation, conditioning of the donor, graft, recipient Axis 2: Personalized follow-up of the transplanted patient in the short and long term Identifying factors for long-term graft and patient survival through translational research from a common cohort and biological collection will predict transplant rejection, prolong graft function, or improve the patient's care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female over 18 (no age limit)
* affiliated to a social security organization
* Recipient (s) of a kidney, liver or heart transplant
* followed by at least one of the FHU SUPORT centers (Tours, Poitiers, Limoges, Rennes)
* having given informed consent to participate in the cohort.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient unable to understand the information given by the investigator
* People under the protection of justice
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.