Comparing Two Coolers for Carrying Donor Hearts to Transplant Patients
Compares an adjustable-temperature cooler with SherpaPak for transporting donor hearts.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Precise Cooler for Donor Heart Transport
Key facts
- Where
- Los Angeles, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Trial code
- NCT07354763
- Record updated
- 18 March 2026
- Original description
The investigators are doing this study to compare approaches to cold storage of donor hearts during transportation. The adjustable temperature RYOBI cooler should allow precise temperature control while reducing environmental waste and providing a cost savings benefit when compared to the commercially available, FDA-approved Paragonix SherpaPak device.Read full original descriptionShow less
Adjustable Temperature Cooler for Cold Static Storage of Donor Hearts for Transplantation
The investigators are doing this study to compare approaches to cold storage of donor hearts during transportation. The adjustable temperature RYOBI cooler should allow precise temperature control while reducing environmental waste and providing a cost savings benefit when compared to the commercially available, FDA-approved Paragonix SherpaPak device.
Inclusion: Individuals 18 years old or older are included; Individuals undergoing isolated heart transplantation are included.
Exclusion: Any patients undergoing multi-organ transplantation; Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out.".