Identifying Genetic Characteristics That Increase Risk of Primary Graft Dysfunction Following Lung Transplantation

Description

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a severe lung injury that can occur in the days following lung transplant surgery. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that may put someone at risk for developing PGD.

Conditions

Primary Graft Dysfunction, Lung Transplantation

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Primary graft dysfunction (PGD) is a severe lung injury that can occur in the days following lung transplant surgery. The purpose of this study is to identify genetic factors that may put someone at risk for developing PGD.

Genetics of Primary Graft Dysfunction

Identifying Genetic Characteristics That Increase Risk of Primary Graft Dysfunction Following Lung Transplantation

Condition
Primary Graft Dysfunction
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Undergoing lung transplant surgery

Ages Eligible for Study

15 Years to 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pennsylvania,

Jason D. Christie, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania

Study Record Dates

2025-06