Multi-Organ Transplant Program

Patient Clinical Trials

In transplantation, clinical studies have been vital in helping advance our knowledge of anti-rejection drugs and new transplant procedures. Participation in a study is voluntary and based on a personal decision. Many patients decide to participate in an effort to help advance medicine.

Before giving their consent to participate, patients receive information about the research, including the procedures involved, the risks, potential or expected benefits, and known side effects. Then, if they wish to participate, they must sign their "informed consent." If a patient has agreed to participate, the research nurses begin the clinical study shortly after transplantation.

Many studies completed at the London Health Sciences Centre are part of larger national or international clinical trials in which researchers work together and pool their information. Regardless of whether it is a local study or part of a larger trial, our patients are invaluable in helping us find answers as we attempt to continually improve patient care.

Transplant patients and potential recipients can speak with their transplant coordinators for more information about clinical trial participation.

To learn more about the history of clinical trials in the Transplant Program, click here.