Pre-Transplant blood test may flag BK virus danger
NCT ID NCT04506060
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 378 kidney transplant patients to see if measuring antibodies against BK virus before transplant could predict whether the virus would reactivate after surgery. Researchers used a lab-made virus-like particle to test for five different BK virus types. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients and prevent kidney damage from BK virus infection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify kidney transplant patients at higher risk for BK virus reactivation, allowing closer monitoring and earlier intervention.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures antibodies before transplant and does not test any new drug or therapy. The results may not lead to changes in care.
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Locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, 80480, France