The Effect of Intraoperative Thermal Kidney Insulation on Current Kidney Transplantation Surgical Practices
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This is a safety study designed to investigate the safety of utilizing the Kidney Protective Jacket (KPJ)™ during kidney transplantation. In general, we aim to use the device in all possible recipients, aiming to demonstrate its safety in the variable circumstances that may arise during kidney transplantation, e.g. single or multiple renal vessels, different-sized kidneys, and variable recipient size and weight.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• All deceased and living donor kidneys that are deemed suitable for transplantation
• All suitable recipients who are 18 years or greater, and undergoing their first or second kidney transplant
• All recipients must be able to provide full informed consent
Locations
Other Locations
Australia
Westmead Hospital
RECRUITING
Westmead
Contact Information
Primary
Amy Hort, MBBS (HONS), MS, FRACS
amy.hort@health.nsw.gov.au
+61432782850
Backup
Phoebe Lau, BME (HONS), ME
phoebe@iishield.com
+61 421 931 429
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Kidney Protective Jacket
Application of the KPJ to the renal transplant.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Western Sydney Local Health District
Leads: iiShield