Targeting Trimethylamine N-Oxide for Cardiovascular Health In Liver Transplant Recipients

Description

Despite medical and surgical advances, long-term survival in liver transplant (LT) recipients is compromised by an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after transplant, the mechanisms of which are still not fully understood. TMAO is an attractive therapeutic target to improve vascular health and diastolic function toward preventing CVD in LT patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to better understand the role of TMAO in cardiovascular dysfunction patients with chronic kidney disease.

Conditions

Liver Transplant

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Despite medical and surgical advances, long-term survival in liver transplant (LT) recipients is compromised by an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after transplant, the mechanisms of which are still not fully understood. TMAO is an attractive therapeutic target to improve vascular health and diastolic function toward preventing CVD in LT patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to better understand the role of TMAO in cardiovascular dysfunction patients with chronic kidney disease.

Targeting Trimethylamine N-Oxide for Cardiovascular Health In Liver Transplant Recipients

Targeting Trimethylamine N-Oxide for Cardiovascular Health In Liver Transplant Recipients

Condition
Liver Transplant
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Richmond

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298

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

  • * Aged \> 18 years
  • * Speak and understand English
  • * Have received and LT
  • * Acute cellular or chronic rejection within 3 months
  • * Post-LT liver or non-liver related malignancy
  • * Active viral hepatitis (B or C) or autoimmune hepatitis
  • * Untreated biliary strictures or vascular complications (e.g. hepatic artery thrombosis)
  • * Poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c \>8.5%)
  • * Relapse of alcohol use after LT
  • * Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
  • * Current pregnancy
  • * Unable to provide informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Virginia Commonwealth University,

Danielle Kirkman, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Virginia Commonwealth University

Study Record Dates

2025-09-15