LUNG TRANSPLANTATION

This study looks at whether using a special breathing training device, along with standard physical therapy, can help people recover more quickly after a lung transplant. About 90 adults waiting for a lung transplant will take part. The goal is to see if the training improves bre…

This study tests two types of breathing muscle training in 42 adults who recently had a lung transplant. One group trains at a steady low resistance, the other alternates between low and higher resistance. The goal is to see which method better improves breathing strength, lung f…

This study follows 30 lung transplant recipients and healthy volunteers as they prepare for and climb Mount Aconcagua (6,971 meters). Participants first use a home hypoxic tent for 8 weeks to condition their bodies, then attempt the summit with medical monitoring. The goal is to …

This study looks at health data from 4,200 lung transplant patients to find early signs of transplant problems, like chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD). Researchers will use routine tests and blood samples to build a model that predicts how well a new lung will work over t…

This study looks at gene activity in blood cells from 30 kidney or lung transplant patients who have chronic rejection. Researchers want to find out why some patients respond well to a treatment called extracorporeal photoapheresis (ECP) while others do not. By comparing gene pro…