LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

This study investigates whether adding a dietary supplement called hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) to standard pulmonary rehabilitation helps lung transplant candidates improve muscle mass, strength, and overall health. Participants are adults aged 40-50 who are on the waiting list f…

This study looked at 340 lung transplant patients who had donor-specific antibodies, which can cause organ rejection. They received a combination of immunoglobulin therapy, plasmapheresis, and rituximab. The goal was to see if the antibodies cleared and if the transplanted lungs …

This study tested whether children who had received an organ transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, or intestine) could safely switch from taking tacrolimus twice a day (Prograf) to a once-daily version (Advagraf). The goal was to see if the once-daily pill provided similar drug…

This study looked at 80 people who had a lung transplant to see if measuring neural respiratory drive (a breathing signal) and a protein called Pro-BNP could predict when their condition might get worse. The goal is to catch problems like infection or rejection early so treatment…

This study looked at whether shared genetic markers (HLA) between a child and a lung donor increase the risk of organ rejection in mothers who had a lung transplant. Researchers collected DNA from children born to 11 transplant women in France between 2012 and 2021. The goal is t…

This study tested whether placing brain-dead organ donors on their stomach (prone position) helps keep their lungs healthy enough for transplant. Researchers compared this to the usual back-lying (supine) position in 254 donors across 10 hospitals in Argentina. The goal was to se…