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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Transplantation Immunology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Highly sensitized patients (HSPs) face significant challenges in accessing kidney transplants due to antibody incompatibility.
  • The Canadian Highly Sensitized Patients (HSP) Program was established to improve transplant opportunities for these individuals.
  • HSPs are defined as having a calculated panel-reactive antibody (cPRA) of 95% or higher.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evolution and national impact of the Canadian HSP Program.
  • To evaluate the program's performance in facilitating deceased donor kidney transplants for HSPs.
  • To analyze the first 1000 kidney transplant cases managed by the program.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of the Canadian Transplant Registry (CTR) data.
  • Analysis of deidentified aggregate registry data for quality, safety, and efficiency measurements.
  • Evaluation of transplant outcomes and donor-recipient matching within the program.

Main Results:

  • The Canadian HSP Program facilitated 1000 kidney transplants by June 2024, with 613 from interprovincial matches.
  • Transplant candidates were predominantly female (62%), average age 50, and blood group O (47%).
  • Patients with cPRA ≥99% experienced longer wait times (22 months) compared to those with cPRA 95%-98% (6 months).

Conclusions:

  • The Canadian HSP Program has significantly improved access to kidney transplantation for highly sensitized patients.
  • The program demonstrates a meaningful impact on enabling transplants for HSPs who might otherwise face limited options.
  • Further analysis is needed to assess long-term clinical outcomes such as patient and graft survival.