New machine keeps donor hearts alive for transplant
NCT ID NCT06485596
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new method to preserve hearts from donors after circulatory death. The hearts are kept cool and oxygenated using a special machine during transport. The goal is to see if this helps more people get heart transplants and survive. The study involves 20 adults already listed for a heart transplant.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Erasmus MC
Rotterdam, 3015, Netherlands
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UMC Groningen
Groningen, 9713, Netherlands
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UMC Utrecht
Utrecht, 3584, Netherlands
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UZ Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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