U.S., Nov. 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07254546) titled 'A Qualitative Study on Gratitude and Recognition Toward Living Kidney Donors' on Nov. 18.
Brief Summary: Kidney transplantation is widely recognized as the best treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. However, its development is limited by the persistent shortage of available organs. Living donor kidney transplantation offers the best functional and survival outcomes, yet the number of procedures remains insufficient.
Living kidney donation relies on a voluntary and altruistic act by a healthy individual who accepts surgery without direct medical benefit. This act of generosity raises important questions regarding how ...