The purpose of the protocol is to increase the number of living donor transplants by eliminating immune incompatibilities between donors and recipients through paired donation.~To increase the number of patients transplanted by paired donation by establishment of regional paired donation programs.~To develop educational programs for potential living donors and their recipient, as well as the opportunity for transplant professionals to increase acceptance of the PDC to maximize the opportunity for organ donation.~To identify and evaluate ethical and psychological factors that may influence the effects of paired donation on living kidney donation.
The purpose of the protocol is to increase the number of living donor transplants by eliminating immune incompatibilities between donors and recipients through paired donation.