Simultaneous Prospective Kidney Transplant Assessment in Combined Liver Kidney Candidates
United States15 participantsStarted 2023-12-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to determine how much a persons kidney function recovers after receiving a simultaneous liver kidney transplant. The investigators will be contacting patients with kidney dysfunction with estimated GFR between 25 and 40 (not on dialysis treatment) who are listed to receive a simultaneous liver kidney (SLK) transplant to look at this function recovery. The investigators hope to develop a criteria based on GFR measurement, kidney function calculations from native kidneys vs transplanted kidney and compare the contributions, and correlate with estimated GFR on basic metabolic panel (BMP: a blood test) to predict higher chances of recovery of native kidney function.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. \> 18 years old
. Listed for Liver Transplant for ESLD and Kidney Transplant (not on dialysis at time of transplant surgery)
. Candidates with two native kidneys.
. Willing to participate and sign informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Unstable patients (e.g. in the ICU or those who are on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) who cannot complete the nuclear medicine scan or those with AKI on Hemodialysis
. Prior history of any solid organ transplant.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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perform a nuclear medicine scan prior to SLK transplant