New blood test could spot transplant rejection before it's too late

NCT ID NCT02423070

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study is testing a simple blood test that looks for tiny pieces of DNA from the donated organ in the patient's blood. Higher levels of this donor DNA may signal early rejection, allowing doctors to treat it before damage becomes permanent. The study involves nearly 1,000 heart or lung transplant recipients aged 14 and older. Researchers hope this non-invasive test will improve long-term survival and quality of life after transplant.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • INOVA Fairfax Medical

    RECRUITING

    Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Johns Hopkins University

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    COMPLETED

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University of Maryland

    TERMINATED

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21228, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23284, United States

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