Hidden hepatitis e threat in transplant patients?
NCT ID NCT02190253
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study checked how many organ transplant recipients in the U.S. have antibodies to the hepatitis E virus, which can become chronic in people with weakened immune systems. Researchers enrolled 447 adults who had a liver, kidney, or small bowel transplant or were on a waiting list. Participants gave a blood sample and answered questions about possible risk factors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If this study finds that hepatitis E is common in transplant patients, it could lead to better screening and care to prevent chronic infection.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures antibody levels, so it cannot show cause or predict outcomes.
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Locations
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Georgetown University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007-2197, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-6056, United States
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States