Switching transplant drugs may slash skin cancer risk

NCT ID NCT00133887

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at kidney transplant recipients who already had one skin cancer. It compared two groups: one switched to rapamycin, the other stayed on standard drugs (calcineurin inhibitors). The goal was to see if rapamycin could lower the chance of getting new skin cancers over two years. All participants had to have stable kidney function and no other major health issues.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Edouard Herriot - Service de Dermatologie

    Lyon, 69003, France

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