Could hepatitis c-infected hearts save lives? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT03383419
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether hearts from donors with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into people without the virus. Participants will receive antiviral medication after transplant to clear the infection. The goal is to expand the donor pool and reduce wait times for heart transplant.
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Baylor University Medical Center
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27705, United States