Could hepatitis c kidneys be safe for transplant?
NCT ID NCT04605679
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether kidneys from donors with hepatitis C (HCV) can be safely transplanted into people who do not have HCV and are waiting for a kidney. Researchers will track 31 recipients for one year to see how well the kidney and patient survive. The goal is to increase the number of available donor kidneys.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Kidney transplantation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could expand the donor pool for kidney transplants, reducing wait times for patients with kidney failure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 31 participants. There is a risk of HCV transmission or other complications, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loma Linda University Health-Transplant Institute
Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States
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