New hope for heart transplant patients: trial tests Kidney-Sparing drug

NCT ID NCT04477629

Summary

This study is testing whether adding the drug belatacept to standard anti-rejection medications is safe for adults who have just received a heart transplant. Researchers want to see if this approach can better protect the new heart while also preserving kidney function, which is a common problem after transplantation. The trial will follow 12 carefully selected patients to monitor for serious side effects and measure how well their kidneys work.

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Locations

  • Columbia University

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • NYU Langone Health

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    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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