๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-19

Expanding HOPE Liver (NCT07778459)

HOPE in Action Liver Transplantation From Donors With HIV: Impact on Opportunistic Infections, Cancer, and Long-Term Outcomes (Expanding HOPE Liver) (RTB-024)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a prospective, multicenter clinical study. The objective is to determine whether a liver transplant from a deceased donor with HIV is associated with an increased risk of opportunistic infection and cancer. Adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in need of a liver or simultaneous liver-kidney (SLK) transplant who meet study-specified criteria will be offered enrollment in the study. The analytic plan includes an observational cohort of liver and SLK transplant recipients from prior HOPE in Action studies.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Johns Hopkins University (Site #: 71119) โ€” Baltimore, Maryland

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)

  • Johns Hopkins University (Site #: 71119) โ€” Baltimore, Maryland
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Site # 71115) โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (410) 927-2940

Email: nbrown58@jh.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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