Brain monitors confirm no return of function after death in organ donors
NCT ID NCT07423936
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses advanced brain monitoring to check that no brain activity or blood flow returns after death in organ donors. Researchers will monitor 30 adult donors during the dying process and after death while organs are preserved. The goal is to prove that current safeguards are effective, which could help increase trust in organ donation.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that current safeguards prevent brain function from returning after death, making organ donation safer and more acceptable.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early proof-of-concept study with only 30 participants. It only monitors, not treats, so it won't directly change patient care.
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Vancouver General Hospital
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z1M9, Canada
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