Machine that keeps donor livers alive could expand transplants
NCT ID NCT04194437
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This trial tested a portable machine called the OCS Liver System that keeps donor livers healthy outside the body. The goal was to see if it could help more livers from donors after circulatory death be used for transplant. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers yet.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Portable Organ Care System (OCS) Liver device
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help more donor livers be used for transplant, potentially reducing waitlist deaths.
What could go wrong
This was a very small, early trial that was terminated early, so results are limited. The device may not improve outcomes or could have safety issues.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for LIVER TRANSPLANT are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
-
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
-
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, New York, 10029, United States
-
University of Texas San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78249, United States