Liver stiffness test may help transplant patients ditch dangerous drugs

NCT ID NCT07206277

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

After a liver transplant, patients must take lifelong anti-rejection drugs that can cause kidney problems, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. This study tests whether a simple ultrasound-like test called a fibroscan can identify patients who can safely reduce their anti-rejection medication by 30% without risking organ rejection. The study will enroll 50 adults who are at least 2 years post-transplant and have no recent rejection or autoimmune liver disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alberta

    RECRUITING

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G2R3, Canada

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