Could estrogen shield transplanted kidneys?
NCT ID NCT03663543
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving estrogen through a vein during kidney transplant surgery can reduce damage to the new kidney. It includes 30 women who need dialysis and are getting a kidney from a deceased donor. The goal is to see if estrogen helps the kidney work better right after transplant.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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