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Multi-omics–based characterization of machine-perfused extended-criteria donor (ECD) kidneys to optimize graft allocation and identify potential therapeutic targets

Multi-omics–based characterization of machine-perfused extended-criteria donor (ECD) kidneys to optimize graft allocation and identify potential therapeutic targets

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00038965
Enrollment
100
Registered
2026-02-17
Start date
2026-02-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Z94.0

Interventions

Group 1: Observational cohorts (primary/comparator cohorts) Cohort 1 – HMP/omics cohort (primary): Recipients of a deceased-donor extended-criteria donor (ECD) kidney preserved by hypothermic machine
pre-implantation baseline biopsy: transcriptomics). Group 2: Cohort 2 – Non-HMP cohort (optional, prospective): Recipients of a deceased-donor ECD kidney without HMP preservation, e.g. not machine-per
clinical outcome data are collected for contextualization. Group 3: Cohort 3 – Historical non-HMP cohort (optional, retrospective): Recipients of a deceased-donor ECD kidney without HMP from the prede

Sponsors

Innere Medizin X:Klinik für Nephrologie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Kidney transplantation of a deceased-donor extended-criteria donor (ECD) kidney at the study center. ECD is defined in accordance with the German Medical Association guideline as donor age >60 years, or donor age 50–59 years plus at least two of the following: cerebrovascular cause of death, arterial hypertension, serum creatinine =1.5 mg/dL (=132 µmol/L) -Membership in one of the following groups: HMP cohort: ECD kidney preserved using hypothermic machine perfusion (multi-omics analyses planned). Comparator cohort (optional): ECD kidney without HMP (not machine-perfused for logistical/technical reasons or imported organ without HMP) and/or a historical ECD cohort (clinical data analysis only)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Non-evaluable/missing data (e.g., missing clinical outcome data and/or missing sample/omics data required for the respective analyses)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
-Delayed graft function (DGF): defined as the need for dialysis within the first 7 days after transplantation -Primary biomarker-based analysis: association of multi-omics markers/marker panels (perfusate metabolomics/proteomics and baseline biopsy transcriptomics) with the occurrence of DGF

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
-Kidney function: serum creatinine, eGFR, and proenkephalin at hospital discharge and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-transplantation -Primary graft non-function (PNF) -12-month graft outcome: death-censored graft survival and kidney function (serum creatinine, eGFR, and proteinuria) -Development of chronic graft dysfunction/chronic kidney disease (CKD) after transplantation -Biomarker-based analyses (for all secondary endpoints): For all secondary endpoints, the association and/or predictive performance of multi-omics–based markers/marker panels (perfusate metabolomics/proteomics and baseline biopsy transcriptomics) will be evaluated

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactLouise Benning

Innere Medizin X:Klinik für Nephrologie

louise.benning@med.uni-heidelberg.de+49 6221 56251 600

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026