New drug may offer better protection against virus after kidney transplant

NCT ID NCT07571135

First seen May 16, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026

Summary

This study tests if letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in kidney transplant patients as well as the standard drug valganciclovir. About 300 CMV-positive adults will receive letermovir after transplant, and their results will be compared to past patients who took valganciclovir. The goal is to see which drug works better at stopping CMV infection during the first year after transplant.

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Locations

  • University Hospital

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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