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Hand transplant patients wanted for Long-Term health tracking study

NCT ID NCT03400345

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study enrolls people who have already had a hand or arm transplant to collect information over time. Researchers will measure hand function, pain, quality of life, and mental well-being using questionnaires and tests. The goal is to better understand the long-term safety and benefits of the transplant and the immune-suppressing medicines that go with it. No new treatments or procedures are being tested.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2017

Expected to finish

Jul 2036

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Men and women who have previously received unilateral or bilateral upper limb transplants.

Ages

18 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females 5 or more years post-unilateral or bilateral upper limb transplantation. * Completes the protocol informed consent form. * Consents to sample collection and storage (biopsies). * USA citizen or equivalent. * Patient agrees to comply with the protocol and states a dedication to the immunomodulatory treatment regime. Exclusion Criteria: * Candidate has not received an upper extremity allotransplant. * Any reason the study team thinks would cause the participant to be noncompliant or would put the patient at unacceptable risk if enrolled.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Amputation, Traumatic Hand Injuries injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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Amputation, traumatic Hand injuries Wounds and injury

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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