LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

This study looked at whether adding thinking tasks to physical exercises helps liver transplant patients improve their memory, balance, and daily function. 32 adults who had a liver transplant were split into two groups: one did standard physiotherapy, the other did motor-cogniti…

This study tested whether children who had received an organ transplant (kidney, liver, heart, lung, or intestine) could safely switch from taking tacrolimus twice a day (Prograf) to a once-daily version (Advagraf). The goal was to see if the once-daily pill provided similar drug…

This study looked at whether giving liver transplant patients simple exercise guides—either a brochure or a video—could help them be more active, feel less tired, and reduce the burden on their caregivers. Over 100 adults who had a liver transplant were split into three groups: o…

This study tested a new way to treat severe blood clots in the portal vein during liver transplant surgery. Doctors used a special approach through a ligament in the donor liver to place stents or close off abnormal veins. The study included 75 patients and found the method safe …

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls could help liver transplant patients regain muscle strength, improve exercise ability, and feel less tired. 140 adults who had a liver transplant took part, with half doing the video-supervised exer…

This study tested a method called HOPE, which uses cool, oxygen-rich fluid to preserve donor livers before transplant. It included 266 adults receiving a liver from an older or higher-risk donor. The goal was to see if HOPE reduces early liver problems after surgery compared to s…

This study tested whether a structured program combining exercise, nutritional advice, and psychological support is safe and doable for frail adults with cirrhosis waiting for a liver transplant. Twenty-five participants were enrolled to see if they could stick with the program a…

This study looked at whether donated livers that were not perfect (called extended criteria donor livers) could be safely used for transplant after being treated with a special machine that pumps fluids through them. The goal was to see if these livers would work well and last a …

This study tested whether very low doses of a protein called IL-2, given as shots under the skin for 4 weeks, could increase the number of helpful immune cells (Tregs) in liver transplant recipients. The goal was to see if this approach might improve the body's acceptance of the …

This study tested whether a short virtual reality session could help reduce pain and fatigue in patients who just had a liver transplant. 84 patients were split into two groups: one got a 20-minute VR experience, the other got standard care. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, an…

This study looked at 446 liver transplant patients to see if changes in their MELD score (a measure of liver disease severity) could predict who might not survive. Researchers focused on patients with high MELD scores, who are at greater risk. The goal is to better understand how…

This study looked at 82 adults getting a liver transplant to see if using a special blood test called ROTEM helps doctors manage bleeding better than standard tests. The goal was to see if ROTEM could reduce the amount of blood products given during surgery. Researchers tracked c…

This study aimed to create new mathematical models to better predict which patients with severe liver disease are at highest risk of dying while waiting for a liver transplant. Researchers analyzed data from 501 adults on the French national transplant waiting list. The goal is t…

This study looked at how the health of caregivers changes when they care for someone getting a liver transplant. 119 caregivers were asked about their tiredness, burden, and physical activity at three times: before the transplant, 90 days after, and 180 days after. The goal was t…

This study tested whether giving free Lyft rides to liver transplant candidates for their medical visits helps them get on the transplant waiting list faster. 261 adults took part. The goal was to see if removing transportation barriers improves access to care.

This study compared how patients feel about two ways to take a small sample of liver tissue: one using a needle through the skin (percutaneous) and another using a thin tube through the mouth (EUS-guided). 102 adults with chronic liver disease were randomly assigned to one method…

This completed study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) changes how the body responds to the muscle relaxant rocuronium. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to diagnose sarcopenia before surgery, then tracked how …

This study looked back at data from 484 liver cancer patients who had a liver transplant to see if taking certain cancer drugs (tyrosine kinase inhibitors) before the transplant helped them live longer or kept the cancer from coming back. The researchers checked survival rates, c…

This study reviewed records of nearly 7,000 liver transplant patients to see if taking statins before surgery lowers the risk of major heart problems like heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Researchers compared patients who used statins with those who did not. The goal is to…