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New study aims to unlock secrets of kidney transplant rejection

NCT ID NCT06438107

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study at the University of Pittsburgh will enroll 24 kidney transplant recipients to deeply analyze why some rejections are stubborn. Researchers will use biopsies and blood samples to map immune cells and genetic changes. The goal is to better predict and understand rejection patterns, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict and manage kidney transplant rejection more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study with only 24 participants. It aims to gather knowledge, not test a treatment, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 24 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Adult living donor or deceased donor renal transplant recipients

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. All adult living or deceased donor renal transplant recipients (age ≥ 18 years), irrespective of gender, race, or ethnic background. 2. Able to understand and provide inform consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Medical contraindications to undergo renal biopsy (use of long-term anticoagulation, low platelet count of \<100,000/uL) 2. Cause of ESRD likely to recur in transplant: Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) 3. Not maintained on standard of care immunosuppression therapy (Thymoglobulin induction followed by tacrolimus and mycophenolate maintenance)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute transplant rejection transplant rejection

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Renal transplant rejection

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

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