Blood test may replace painful heart biopsies for transplant patients

NCT ID NCT02672683

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a simple blood test measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs can spot early signs of rejection in heart transplant patients. Researchers compared the blood test results with standard heart biopsies in 461 participants. If accurate, this approach could offer a less invasive way to monitor transplant health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • PARCC/ INSERM U970, Team 4, Xavier Jouven, Cardiovascular epidemiology and sudden death, Georges Pompidou European Hospital,

    Paris, 75015, France

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