KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

This study looked at 1,819 patients aged 60 or older with end-stage kidney disease. It compared those who received a living donor kidney transplant that was not a perfect match (ABO- or HLA-incompatible) to those who stayed on the waiting list or got a deceased donor kidney. The …

This study tested two similar anti-rejection medications, MYREPTIC-N® and MY-REPT®, in 158 adults who had a kidney transplant at least one year ago. The goal was to see if one drug better prevents serious problems like organ rejection, graft loss, or death. Participants also repo…

This study looked at how the diabetes drug sitagliptin affects levels of anti-rejection medicines (tacrolimus and sirolimus) in people who had a kidney transplant and also have type 2 diabetes. Sixteen participants were monitored for changes in drug levels, blood sugar control, a…

This study gave fruit and vegetable vouchers to 19 young kidney transplant patients (ages 2-25) who had trouble affording food. For six months, they used the vouchers to buy fresh produce. The goal was to see if this improved their diet satisfaction and health. The program aimed …

This study looked at how a tacrolimus tablet (TacroBell) works in 128 kidney transplant patients. The goal was to measure drug levels in the blood and see how well patients tolerate the medicine. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant that helps prevent organ rejection, so patients m…

This study tested a small, portable device that measures creatinine (a kidney health marker) in the blood. 100 kidney transplant patients used the device at clinic visits, and 30 also used it at home. The goal was to see if the device is as accurate as standard lab tests and to l…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one controls pain better after a kidney transplant. Forty adults who had a kidney transplant received either an erector spinae plane block or a transmuscular quadratus lumborum block. Researchers measured pain levels and h…

This study tested whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help track blood sugar changes in 20 adults with type 2 diabetes after a kidney transplant. Participants wore the CGM for a short time to measure how often their glucose stayed in a safe range. The goal was to learn…

This study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine works in adults with weakened immune systems (like kidney transplant patients, people with cancer, or those on dialysis) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutralize the …

This study tested a smartphone app called Predigraft that helps doctors monitor kidney transplant patients remotely. The app predicts how long the new kidney might last and lets patients send in their health data from home. 50 stable kidney transplant patients used the app for 12…