LIVER TRANSPLANT; COMPLICATIONS

This study looked at 100 liver transplant patients with diabetes to see if dapagliflozin or sitagliptin is better at reducing liver fat and improving body composition. Participants took one of the two drugs for 12 months. The goal was to find a safer and more effective way to man…

This study looked at whether a type of talk therapy called Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can help people who have had a liver transplant stick to their anti-rejection medication schedule and feel more motivated. 140 adult liver transplant recipients took part. The go…

This study looked at whether watching clips from classical Turkish comedy films could help liver transplant patients feel less pain and more comfortable after surgery. 120 adult liver transplant recipients took part. The researchers measured pain levels and comfort using standard…

This study tested whether watching short Turkish comedy films before liver transplant surgery could lower anxiety and improve vital signs. 120 adult liver transplant recipients participated. Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs before and after the comedy intervent…

This study looked at 583 children who had liver transplants and later developed narrowing or blockage of the liver artery. Researchers wanted to find out how common these problems are and what treatments work best. The goal is to improve care and outcomes for future patients.

This study tested whether a non-invasive light sensor (near-infrared spectroscopy) placed on the skin over the kidney could measure oxygen levels during liver transplant surgery. Researchers monitored 41 patients to see if this method gives useful information about kidney functio…

This completed study looked at 300 liver transplant cases to understand why donor livers with fatty liver disease are more likely to be injured after transplantation. Researchers compared genetic activity in archived tissue samples from 50 cases, using advanced techniques to iden…

This study tested a smartphone app to collect quality-of-life reports from children who had a liver transplant and their parents. The goal was to see if using the app could help doctors better understand and support these children. About 200 children aged 8 to 20 and their parent…