Could a safer drug replace standard antiviral for kidney transplant patients?

NCT ID NCT07294547

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

Summary

This study tests if valacyclovir works as well as valganciclovir to prevent CMV and EBV infections in kidney transplant patients. Valganciclovir can cause bone marrow suppression, a serious side effect. The study will enroll 80 kidney transplant recipients and monitor them for new infections and side effects over time.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection prevention target Epstein-Barr virus infection prevention target

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Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, Taiwan

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