Brain scans and blood tests could predict timing of death for organ donation
NCT ID NCT07698262
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aims to develop a tool that uses brain biomarkers, CT scans, and heart rate data to predict how quickly a patient will die after life support is withdrawn. The goal is to improve planning for organ donation and give families and healthcare teams more accurate information. Researchers will enroll 102 adults who are eligible for donation after circulatory death.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help doctors and families know sooner whether organ donation is possible, improving donation rates and giving families clearer information.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with 102 participants, so the tool may not be accurate enough for widespread use. It also only applies to patients already eligible for donation after circulatory death.
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Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Cumming School of Medicine
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Kelowna General Hospital
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
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Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 8A2, Canada
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Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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St Paul hospital
Vancouver, Canada
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Surrey Memorial Hospital
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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UBC/East Kootenay Regional Hospital
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
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University Hospital - London Health Sciences Centre
London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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University of Manitoba Health Sciences Center
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z1M9, Canada
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