Cooler lungs, better timing: study tests delayed transplants
NCT ID NCT04601818
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether donor lungs can be safely stored at 10°C (50°F) for up to 12 hours, allowing transplant surgeries to be delayed from nighttime to early morning. Forty-five patients received lungs preserved this way, and researchers checked for severe lung injury within 72 hours. The goal is to see if this method reduces complications and improves surgical scheduling.
What this could mean
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Active substance
cold static preservation at 10°C
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make lung transplants safer and more convenient by allowing planned daytime surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early proof-of-concept study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply broadly. There is a risk that prolonged preservation could harm the lungs.
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Locations
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UFHealth Shands
Gainesville, Florida, 32601, United States