Can less immunosuppression save kidneys after transplant?

NCT ID NCT00213590

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether giving kidney transplant patients a lower dose of the drug cyclosporine could protect their kidney function over time. 208 patients who were at least one year post-transplant and on stable medications took part. The goal was to balance preventing organ rejection while reducing drug side effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cyclosporine A (reduced dose) with mycophenolate mofetil

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help kidney transplant patients maintain better kidney function with fewer side effects from immunosuppressants.

What could go wrong

This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all patients. Lowering immunosuppression could increase the risk of organ rejection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de ROUEN

    Rouen, 76031, France