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

Clinical Risk Factors for Primary Graft Dysfunction

Who can join

Ages 13 to 68 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Undergoing lung or combined heart and lung transplantation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Undergoing combined organ transplantation other than heart and lung transplantation

About the study

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.

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania · Participants: 1,150 · Started: 2007-12

Contact the study team

• E.J. Demissie, MSN · Phone: 215-573-4767

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT00552357

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.