For patients and the public

About the OrQA-UK trial

The OrQA UK trial is a national research study looking at how we can make better decisions about whether donated livers are suitable for transplantation. Every year in the UK, some donated livers are not used because surgeons are unsure whether they will function well enough. This trial will test a new tool which uses images of the liver taken at the donor hospital to provide a more objective, consistent way of assessing organ quality. 

By helping surgeons make more informed decisions, we hope this tool will: 

• Reduce the number of usable livers that go unused 
• Increase the number of transplants performed 
• Improve outcomes for patients on the transplant waiting list 

Who is taking part?

The OrQA-UK trial involves transplant centres, surgeons and people who receive liver transplants. If you have received or are going to receive a liver transplant during the study period, your transplant data may be included in the trial analysis. 

You do not need to do anything extra to take part, and your care will not be affected.