The purpose of this study is to test whether Daratumumab-SC, a drug that eliminates antibody-producing plasma cells, can effectively lower the level of preformed antibodies in patients awaiting heart transplantation. These preformed antibodies limit the number of donor hearts that are compatible for the patients. If Daratumumab-SC can effectively remove preformed, donor-specific antibodies, then highly allosensitized patients will have more compatible hearts available to them, potentially decreasing transplant waitlist time and reducing mortality.
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Change in the level of preformed HLA antibodies before and after Daratumumab-SC treatment, based on the absolute difference in PRA levels before and after treatment.
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 12 (or the last measurement prior to heart transplantation, whichever is earlier).