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.
Primary Graft Dysfunction, Lung Transplantation
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.
Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of Developing Primary Graft Dysfunction After Lung Transplantation
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University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
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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13 Years to 68 Years
ALL
No
University of Pennsylvania,
Jason D. Christie, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania
2025-06