Hearts from Hep-C donors: a lifesaving gamble?

NCT ID NCT03383419

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether hearts from donors with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into people without the virus. Recipients will take antiviral medication to prevent infection. The goal is to expand the donor pool and improve survival for people with heart failure.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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    Contact

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

    Contact

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  • Duke University Medical Center

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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