The Use of Surfactant in Lung Transplantation: A Randomized Control Pilot Study
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2008-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
1. Working Hypothesis:
The purpose of the trial is to study the effect of exogenous calf surfactant
(calfactant) on the prevention of primary graft failure due to ischemic-reperfusion lung
injury in lung transplant patients.
2. Aims of the Study:
The purpose of the trial is to study the effect of exogenous calf surfactant (calfactant) on
the prevention of primary graft failure due to ischemic-reperfusion lung injury in lung
transplant patients.