Cheaper brain monitoring method tested in liver transplants

NCT ID NCT07442214

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two non-invasive methods for monitoring brain blood flow during liver transplant surgery: carotid Doppler ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). The goal is to see if the simpler, cheaper ultrasound can replace the more expensive NIRS. The study involves 43 adults undergoing elective liver transplantation.

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 lead to a simpler, cheaper way to monitor brain blood flow during liver transplant surgery, improving patient safety.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (43 participants) comparing monitoring methods, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic liver failure End Stage Liver Disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CEREBRAL PERFUSION END-STAGE LIVER DISEASE (ESLD) INTRAOPERATIVE MONITORING LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.

Malatya, Battalgazi, 44280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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