Personalized CMV prevention could cut infections in kidney transplant patients
NCT ID NCT05708508
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in kidney transplant patients who already carry the virus. One approach gives antiviral drugs to everyone for 3 months, while the other uses immune system tests to decide who needs treatment. The goal is to see if the personalized method reduces infections in the first 6 months after transplant. About 144 adults will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 144 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Renal transplant patient for 1 to 12 days * CMV seropositivity on the day of transplantation: IgG threshold =6 AU/mL CMIA CMV IgG, Architect i4000 (Abbott)) (Serology performed on D0, before the transplant) * Non-depleting inducing immunosuppressive treatment (Basiliximab) (implementation before the transplant) * Affiliation to a social security scheme * Patient having read and understood the information letter and signed the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Active CMV infection (detectable CMV DNAemia - peripheral CMV DNAemia ≥ 305 IU/mL) * Patient with hypersensitivity to valganciclovir, ganciclovir, aciclovir or valaciclovir or to any of the excipients * Lympho-depleting inducing immunosuppressive treatment (antithymoglobulins) * Neutropenia (neutrophils \< 500/mm3) or thrombocytopenia (platelets \< 25,000/mm3) or anemia (hemoglobin \< 8G/L) identified on routine care samples taken on the day of inclusion
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Rouen
RECRUITINGRouen, 76031, France
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