New protocol aims to improve organ preservation in deceased donors

NCT ID NCT07421726

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This observational study looked at how a cold preservation solution is given to deceased organ donors after a special blood flow procedure. The goal was to create a standard way to do this. Researchers studied 20 donors to see how fast the solution was given, how long it took, and if there were any problems. This is not a treatment study but a step toward better organ preservation methods.

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 standardized protocol for preserving organs from deceased donors, potentially improving transplant outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (20 participants) focused on procedure description, not treatment efficacy. Results may not generalize to all donor types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple organ dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ORGAN DONOR REGISTRATION ORGAN FAILURE, MULTIPLE TRANSPLANT PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitario di Bologna

Bologna, Bologna, 401328, Italy

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