New approach aims to help transplant patients reduce harsh Anti-Rejection drugs

NCT ID NCT02739412

Summary

This study tested whether giving low-dose IL-2 injections to liver transplant patients could boost special immune cells called Tregs. Researchers hoped increasing Tregs might help the body accept the transplanted liver better, potentially allowing patients to reduce their anti-rejection medications. The trial involved 6 stable liver transplant patients who received injections for 4 weeks while researchers monitored their immune cells and side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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