New drug may offer safer CMV prevention for kidney transplant patients

NCT ID NCT07571135

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

Summary

This study tests if letermovir works as well as valganciclovir in preventing CMV infection in 300 kidney transplant patients who are CMV-positive. Both drugs are given for 90 days after transplant. Researchers will also check if letermovir is easier to tolerate and how long it takes for infections to appear.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection neutropenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospital

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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