Kidney transplant breakthrough? drug combo aims to reduce lifelong pills

NCT ID NCT04803006

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a drug called siplizumab combined with donor bone marrow cells to help kidney transplant patients potentially stop taking anti-rejection drugs long-term. Only 4 people took part before the study was ended early. The goal was to find the best dose to safely allow the body to accept the new kidney without needing lifelong medication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States