New test could spot transplant rejection without a biopsy
NCT ID NCT01140152
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether proteins in ostomy fluid (waste from the intestine) can signal rejection after an intestinal transplant. Currently, doctors must take tissue samples through a scope to check for rejection, which is invasive and not always accurate. Researchers analyzed fluid from 17 transplant patients to find protein patterns linked to rejection, hoping to develop a simpler monitoring method.
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 successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive test to detect rejection early after intestinal transplant.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 17 participants. The findings may not apply to all patients or lead to a reliable test.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States