Cheap ultrasound may rival costly brain monitor in liver transplants

NCT ID NCT07442214

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compares two methods for monitoring brain blood flow during liver transplant surgery: a standard but expensive and technically difficult device versus a simpler, cheaper ultrasound. Researchers aim to see if the ultrasound can provide equally good information without needing to insert anything into the patient. The study involves 43 adults aged 18-65 undergoing elective liver transplantation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.

    Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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