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Welcome to the SOPHOCLES study!<\/h1><\/div>
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Part of our study team at the Hannover Medical School: On the left is the head of the SOPHOCLES study, Prof. Dr. med. Dr. Anette Melk; on the right is a young patient with his mother.<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our mission is to improve the health of children and adolescents after kidney transplantation and to prevent late effects. Thanks to medical advances, long-term survival after kidney transplantation has improved significantly. It is therefore more important than ever to pay attention to long-term complications, especially damage to the cardiovascular system. High blood pressure is an important risk factor for this, and is particularly common after kidney transplantation. <\/p>\n

To date, there have been insufficient studies to determine which blood pressure range is best, i.e. to avoid damage to the cardiovascular system and to minimize the side effects of the medication. The aim of the SOPHOCLES study is to find out which blood pressure setting is ideal for children and adolescents after kidney transplantation. <\/p>\n

We would be delighted if you would support us and take part in this study!<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Explanatory videos<\/h2><\/div>

Our mascot Sophie explains the background and procedure of the SOPHOCLES study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Scientific background<\/h2><\/div>

The SOPHOCLES study is the result of years of research. Find out more about the scientific background here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Study team<\/h2><\/div>

An international team of renowned scientists is committed to the success of the SOPHOCLES study. Find out more about our team and cooperation partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Participating centers<\/h1><\/div>
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The SOPHOCLES study is being conducted at several locations in Germany and Europe. The scientific work is coordinated at the Hannover Medical School. If you would like to find out more about a SOPHOCLES center, click on the name in the list of cities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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