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New liver transplant rules may drive up costs, study finds

NCT ID NCT05087550

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Methodist Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how a new U.S. policy for distributing donated livers (started in 2020) affected costs for liver transplants at one hospital in Dallas. Researchers compared costs and transplant volumes for 186 patients before and after the policy change. The goal was to understand if the new rules, which aim to give organs to the sickest patients first, also lead to higher expenses for hospitals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help hospitals and policymakers understand the financial impact of new organ allocation rules, potentially leading to more cost-effective transplant systems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study that only looks at costs, not patient outcomes. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or regions.

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Study facts

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Participants

186 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2021

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Data from patients who underwent liver transplantation between February 4th, 2019 - February 4th, 2020, and February 5th, 2020 - February 5th, 2021 will be included in the study.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Underwent liver transplantation at MDMC between February 4th 2019 - February 4th 2020 and February 5th 2020 - February 5th 2021 Exclusion Criteria: * Below 18 years of age * Did not undergo liver transplantation

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Conditions

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chronic liver failure

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Liver transplant

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Liver Institute at Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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