Warm-Up for kidneys: could a machine bath boost transplant success?
NCT ID NCT05782543
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving a donor kidney a 4-6 hour warm bath on a machine (normothermic machine perfusion) right before transplant helps it work better a year later. The trial includes 240 adults receiving a kidney from a donor aged 50 or older. Half get the standard cold storage, half get the extra warm perfusion.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Normothermic machine perfusion (a procedure that warms and pumps the kidney before transplant)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could improve kidney function after transplant and reduce complications like delayed graft function.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 240 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The procedure adds time and complexity, and benefits are not guaranteed.
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Erasmus Medical Center
RECRUITINGRotterdam, Netherlands
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Leiden University Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLeiden, Netherlands
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University Medical Center Groningen
RECRUITINGGroningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands
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