KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION

This study compares a new anesthesia technique called tubeless spontaneous ventilation anesthesia (TSVA) with standard breathing tube anesthesia for kidney transplant patients. The goal is to see if TSVA reduces the amount of muscle relaxants and other drugs needed, and whether i…

This study tests whether personalized education and regular phone counseling can help kidney transplant recipients take their anti-rejection medications as prescribed. Sixty adult kidney transplant patients will be split into two groups: one gets the extra support, the other gets…

This study looks at a drug called imlifidase that temporarily disables the immune system's antibodies, making it possible for highly sensitized patients to receive a kidney from a deceased donor they would otherwise reject. About 450 adults who are on the transplant waiting list …

This study looks at how a common virus called CMV changes the immune system in people who have had a kidney transplant. Researchers will compare immune responses in 60 patients with and without CMV infection. The goal is to understand which immune pathways are affected, which cou…

This study talks to 15 people who have donated a kidney to understand their thoughts on receiving a symbolic award, like a commemorative medal, after donation. The goal is to learn if such recognition could improve their experience and show society's gratitude, without offering a…

This study aims to understand how BK virus spreads in kidney transplant patients by checking saliva, urine, and blood samples over one year. Researchers will enroll 100 adults receiving a kidney transplant and collect samples on transplant day and at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Th…

This study will use advanced MRI scans to learn more about chronic kidney disease, kidney transplants, and how kidney problems may affect the brain. Researchers will scan 180 people, including healthy volunteers and those with kidney disease, to see if MRI can help track disease …