RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

This early-phase study tested a new approach to help kidney transplant recipients reduce or stop their lifelong anti-rejection medications. Eight adults received donor stem cells along with a combination of immune-suppressing drugs. The goal was to see if this treatment could saf…

This study tested whether using sevoflurane (a gas for anesthesia) during kidney transplant surgery helps the new kidney start working faster compared to the standard drug propofol. About 120 adults receiving a kidney transplant took part. The goal was to see if sevoflurane could…

This study tested a new combination of drugs (siplizumab and belatacept) in 76 adults who received a new kidney transplant. The goal was to see if this combo is safer and works better than standard anti-rejection medicines. Participants were followed for 12 months to check for si…

This study looked at two types of exercise—whole body vibration and aerobic training—in 60 adults who had a kidney transplant. The goal was to see which one better improved endurance and reduced a marker of inflammation called interleukin-6. Participants were between 30 and 45 ye…

This study looked at 128 kidney transplant patients with chronic graft dysfunction and anemia. Researchers compared two different hemoglobin levels to see which one better improved quality of life after 6 months and slowed kidney function decline over 24 months. The goal was to f…

This study looked at whether the usual vitamin D supplement given to children with chronic kidney disease, kidney transplants, or nephrotic syndrome works well. 43 children received a single high-dose vitamin D vial, and researchers checked their vitamin D levels and urine calciu…

This study looked at 346 kidney transplant patients to see if a biopsy taken 3 months after surgery could help doctors better manage anti-rejection drugs. Patients with mild signs of rejection were given extra treatment, while those with no inflammation tried stopping steroids. T…

This study aimed to learn more about how the body handles the drug Advagraf (tacrolimus) right after a kidney transplant and three months later. Researchers studied 45 adult kidney transplant recipients to find the best dose by measuring drug levels in the blood. The goal was to …

This study explored whether analyzing the fluid used to preserve donor kidneys on a special machine can help predict how well the kidney will work after transplant. Researchers measured substances in the fluid and compared them to how the kidney functioned in the first week after…