Neck artery scan may foretell danger during liver transplants

NCT ID NCT07660679

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether measuring the thickness of the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck) before surgery can help predict blood pressure swings and complications during liver transplant operations. Researchers will measure carotid artery thickness using a simple, non-invasive ultrasound in 54 adults scheduled for a liver transplant. They will then track how blood pressure and the need for medications to support blood pressure change during surgery. The goal is to see if this quick scan can identify patients who need extra monitoring or proactive treatment to keep their blood pressure stable during the procedure.

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 help doctors identify high-risk liver transplant patients before surgery and tailor their care to reduce complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small, observational study, so it can only suggest a link, not prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all liver transplant patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic liver failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

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    Diyarbakır, 21280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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