New procedure could speed up organ donor identification in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT03765814
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a standard way to select seriously brain-injured patients who might become brain dead within 48 hours. Researchers tracked 83 patients in intensive care to see how many progressed to brain death. The goal was to improve the process for organ donation coordination.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how hospitals identify potential organ donors among brain-injured patients, possibly increasing organ availability.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It does not test a new therapy, so it cannot directly help patients. Results may not apply to all hospitals or regions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CH Annecy Genevois
Pringy, Haute Savoie, 74374, France
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CHU de Nantes
Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, 44093, France
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Centre Hospitalier Départemental de Vendée Les Oudairies
La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, 85000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon La Seyne sur Mer
Toulon, Var, 83200, France