Kidney transplant breakthrough: could this be the end of lifelong pills?
NCT ID NCT03504241
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage study tested a new approach to help kidney transplant recipients stop taking anti-rejection drugs. Eight adults received donor stem cells along with a special mix of medications to see if their bodies would accept the new kidney without needing lifelong drugs. The goal was to safely reduce and possibly eliminate all anti-rejection medicine, but long-term success was not guaranteed.
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Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States