Scientists hunt for simple blood test to predict heart rejection

NCT ID NCT00042614

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study aims to find substances in blood or urine that can signal when a transplanted heart is being rejected. By analyzing samples from 188 heart transplant patients and healthy volunteers, researchers hope to develop a simple test for early detection. The goal is to catch rejection sooner and improve treatment, potentially preventing long-term damage.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    Falls Church, Virginia, 22042, United States

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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