The Paired Donation Consortium Paired Donation Program

December 20, 2007 updated by: University of Cincinnati
The purpose of the protocol is to increase the number of living donor transplants by eliminating immune incompatibilities between donors and recipients through paired donation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The purpose of the protocol is to increase the number of living donor transplants by eliminating immune incompatibilities between donors and recipients through paired donation.

To increase the number of patients transplanted by paired donation by establishment of regional paired donation programs.

To develop educational programs for potential living donors and their recipient, as well as the opportunity for transplant professionals to increase acceptance of the PDC to maximize the opportunity for organ donation.

To identify and evaluate ethical and psychological factors that may influence the effects of paired donation on living kidney donation.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267
        • University of Cincinnati
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267
        • Christ Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Persons capable of providing written informed consent.
  • Each recipient must have one or more medically suitable donors who are either ABO-incompatible or HLA-incompatible.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Persons with eligible, compatible donor.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Cincinnati

Collaborators

The Paired Donation Consortium

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 8, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

September 11, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 20, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PDC

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