New test could slash misdiagnosis in kidney transplants

NCT ID NCT01299168

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Alberta Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose problems in transplanted kidneys. Current methods rely on expert opinion, which can be wrong and lead to harmful treatments. Researchers have developed a new system that combines genetic information with standard biopsy results. They will test it on 500 to 1500 kidney transplant patients to see if it gives more accurate diagnoses.

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 more accurate and personalized diagnosis for kidney transplant patients, helping doctors choose the right treatment and avoid unnecessary harm.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new system may not prove better than current methods, and results may not apply to all patients or centers.

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DEVELOPMENT OF REPORTING SYSTEM FOR MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS INCORPORATE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS INTO DIAGNOSTIC STANDARDS VALIDATION STUDY OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital
COMPLETED

St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
Beaumont Hospital
WITHDRAWN

Dublin, Ireland
Charité - Universitätmedizin Berlin
COMPLETED

Berlin, Germany
Department of Medicine, University of Alberta
RECRUITING

Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2S2, Canada

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Department of Surgery, University of Usan, College of Medicine
COMPLETED

Seoul, 05505, South Korea
Hopital Necker
COMPLETED

Paris, France
Hopital St. Louis
COMPLETED

Paris, France
Institute for Experimental and Clinical Medicine (IKEM)
RECRUITING

Prague, Czechia

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Manchester Royal Infirmary
COMPLETED

Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
Medical University of Vienna
RECRUITING

Vienna, Austria

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Medizinische Hochschule
COMPLETED

Hanover, 30625, Germany
Montefiore Medical Center
COMPLETED

The Bronx, New York, United States
Pinnacle Transplant Associates
COMPLETED

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin
COMPLETED

Szczecin, Poland
Texas Transplant Institute - Methodist Healthcare System
COMPLETED

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
University Hospital Merkur
COMPLETED

Zagreb, Croatia
University Hospital Zurich
COMPLETED

Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
University of Alabama
COMPLETED

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-0006, United States
University of British Columbia, St. Paul's Hospital
WITHDRAWN

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
University of Ljubljana
COMPLETED

Ljubljana, Slovenia
University of Maryland School of Medicine
COMPLETED

Baltimore, Maryland, 21209, United States
University of Michigan Health System
COMPLETED

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-5395, United States
University of Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
COMPLETED

Madison, Wisconsin, WI 53705, United States
Vall d'Hebron Hospital
COMPLETED

Barcelona, 08035, Spain
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
COMPLETED

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States