New hope for babies born with CMV: experimental drug trial begins
NCT ID NCT06118515
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tests an oral drug called letermovir in 12 infants born with symptomatic congenital CMV, a virus that can cause hearing loss and developmental problems. The goal is to find the right dose and check how the body processes the drug. Babies will also receive standard treatment with valganciclovir. The study focuses on safety and drug levels, not on curing the infection.
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Locations
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Children's National Medical Center - Sheikh Zayed Campus - Infectious Disease
WITHDRAWNWashington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010-2916, United States
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Children's of Alabama Child Health Research Unit (CHRU)
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233-0011, United States
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Emory University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322-1014, United States
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Louisiana State University Health Shreveport - Infectious Diseases
WITHDRAWNShreveport, Louisiana, 71101, United States
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Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITINGMilwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hosp.-Neonatology-Ctr. for Perinatal Rsrch.
WITHDRAWNColumbus, Ohio, 43205-2664, United States
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SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital - Pediatrics
WITHDRAWNSyracuse, New York, 13210-2342, United States
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University of Louisville School of Medicine - Norton Children's Hospital - Infectious Diseases
WITHDRAWNLouisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
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University of Minnesota - Pediatric Infectious Disease
WITHDRAWNMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Pediatrics
WITHDRAWNDallas, Texas, 75390-9063, United States
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