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Primary Graft DysfunctionNCT00552357

Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of Developing Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation

An observational study of Primary Graft Dysfunction and Lung Transplantation, run by University of Pennsylvania at 1 site in United States.

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Trial summary

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a severe lung complication that can occur in the days after lung transplant surgery. This study will analyze blood samples to determine if high levels of certain chemicals may increase the risk of developing PGD after a lung transplant. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 13 to 68 years
How many people
1,150 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2007to Jun 2027
Phase
Observational

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 13 to 68 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: People undergoing lung transplantation

Who may be able to join

  • Undergoing lung or combined heart and lung transplantation

Who cannot join

  • Undergoing combined organ transplantation other than heart and lung transplantation

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

E.J. Demissie, MSN contact

215-573-4767

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

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About this study

Official title: Clinical Risk Factors for Primary Graft Dysfunction

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a severe lung complication that can occur in the days after lung transplant surgery. This study will analyze blood samples to determine if high levels of certain chemicals may increase the risk of developing PGD after a lung transplant.

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PGD is a severe complication that affects up to 25% of lung transplant patients following surgery. Pulmonary edema, which is an abnormal build-up of fluid in the lungs, and hypoxemia, which is low blood oxygen levels, are two common symptoms that individuals with PGD experience. Treatment for PGD is often expensive, and it is the leading cause of death following lung transplantation. Many potential lung donors and recipients are considered unsuitable for lung transplantation because of concern for the development of PGD. Increased levels of chemicals that are involved in bleeding and clotting, including protein C, and certain markers of oxidant stress, which can cause damage to the body's cells and tissues, may increase a person's risk of developing complications following a lung transplant. The purpose of this study is to analyze blood samples to determine if elevated levels of certain chemicals may be associated with an increased risk of developing PGD after lung transplantation.

This study will enroll individuals who are undergoing lung or heart and lung transplantation. Blood samples will be collected from participants prior to surgery, immediately following surgery, and 24 hours after surgery. Study researchers will also review participants' medical records. There will be no additional study visits.

Medical subject headings
Primary Graft Dysfunction

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Primary graft dysfunction, defined by the ISHLT criteria

    Measured: Measured within 72 hours following transplantation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted1 Nov 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2007
  3. Primary completionJun 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
1,150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00552357
Sponsor's protocol ID
1417
Other IDs
R01HL087115-01A1
Status last verified
Jul 2026
First submitted
31 Oct 2007
Last updated
22 Jul 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Diamond JM, Cantu E, Calfee CS, Anderson MR, Clausen ES, Shashaty MGS, Courtwright AM, Kalman L, Oyster M, Crespo MM, Bermudez CA, Benvenuto L, Palmer SM, Snyder LD, Hartwig MG, Todd JL, Wille K, Hage C, McDyer JF, Merlo CA, Shah PD, Orens JB, Dhillon GS, Weinacker AB, Lama VN, Patel MG, Singer JP, Hsu J, Localio AR, Christie JD. The Impact of Donor Smoking on Primary Graft Dysfunction and Mortality after Lung Transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2024 Jan 1;209(1):91-100. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202303-0358OC.

    PubMed 37734031
  • Diamond JM, Lee JC, Kawut SM, Shah RJ, Localio AR, Bellamy SL, Lederer DJ, Cantu E, Kohl BA, Lama VN, Bhorade SM, Crespo M, Demissie E, Sonett J, Wille K, Orens J, Shah AS, Weinacker A, Arcasoy S, Shah PD, Wilkes DS, Ware LB, Palmer SM, Christie JD; Lung Transplant Outcomes Group. Clinical risk factors for primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013 Mar 1;187(5):527-34. doi: 10.1164/rccm.201210-1865OC. Epub 2013 Jan 10.

    PubMed 23306540

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