Blood markers may predict liver transplant complications

NCT ID NCT07875595

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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last updated Oct 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are studying blood samples from 60 adults who receive a liver transplant to see how immune markers change over the first year. The study measures cytokines, interferons, immunoglobulins, lymphocyte populations, and other immune signals before transplant and at set times afterward. The goal is to learn whether these markers are linked to infections, organ rejection, or viral reactivation. Biomarker results are for research only and do not change patient care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If immune markers reliably track complications, doctors could one day tailor immunosuppression doses to each liver transplant patient instead of using standard regimens.
What could go wrong
This observational study cannot prove that biomarkers cause or prevent complications, and it does not change any patient's treatment. Results may not hold up in larger or more diverse groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult liver transplant recipients treated at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Hospital Universitario Austral, or Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 years or older. Adult patients admitted to the intensive care unit after liver transplantation. Exclusion Criteria: Refusal to participate in the study. Liver transplantation performed for acute liver failure (fulminant hepatitis).

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Conditions

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Infections infectious disease Rejection, Psychology

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospital Aleman

    RECRUITING

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., C1118AAT, Argentina

  • Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

    RECRUITING

    Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., 1199, Argentina

  • Hospital Universitario Austral

    RECRUITING

    Pilar, Buenos Aires, B1629, Argentina

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