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Abdominal Wall Transplant for Abdominal Wall Defects
Study Summary
This trial will test whether abdominal wall transplantation is a safe and effective treatment for abdominal wall defects.
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Inclusion Criteria
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- You are currently using drugs or have a history of using drugs without getting help.I am eligible for an organ transplant at Duke, including my abdominal wall.I am between 18 and 65 years old.My cancer or past cancer prevents me from having a transplant.I am medically cleared for general anesthesia.I am willing and legally able to consent to participate.
- Group 1: Isolated Abdominal Wall Transplant
- Group 2: Abdominal Wall with Solid Organ Transplant
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
To which patient demographic does this investigation extend?
"This research requires potential subjects to possess a hernia, ventral and be between 18-65 years of age. A maximum of 5 participants can join this clinical trial."
Has the FDA greenlit Abdominal Wall Transplantation?
"Abdominal Wall Transplant has been given a rating of 2 on our scale, indicating that there is some evidence for its safety but no data yet to support its efficacy."
Are there any open enrollment opportunities for this research study?
"Affirmative. According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this research is presently looking for participants and has been doing so since May 1st 2018. It was last updated on January 18th 2022 and requires 5 volunteers from a single site of recruitment."
Is the age cutoff for this trial inclusive of those under 25 years old?
"This medical trial is recruiting those aged 18 to 65; however, there are 36 trials that cater specifically to minors and 392 studies open for seniors."
How many participants have registered for this research project?
"Affirmative. The information stored on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this trial is currently seeking participants, with its inaugural posting having been made on May 1st 2018 and the most recent update occuring in January 18th 2022. Five individuals need to be recruited from only one location for successful completion of this study."
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