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Pharmacokinectics of Sirolimus and Tacrolimus in Liver Transplant Recipients With Early Nephrotoxicity and/or Hypertension Due to Tacrolimus


Phase 2/Phase 3
N/A
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Hypertension

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Trial Information

Pharmacokinectics of Sirolimus and Tacrolimus in Liver Transplant Recipients With Early Nephrotoxicity and/or Hypertension Due to Tacrolimus


The study plans to collect Pharmacokinetic data for Tacrolimus and Sirolimus alone and in
combination.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Recipients of primary liver (cadaver/liver, whole/segmental) transplants 5- 30
years old.

- Rejection-free post-transplant course for at least 3 months

- Renal dysfunction (15% decrease in age-adjusted calculated creatinine clearance)

- Hypertension requiring anti-hypertensive mediations.

- Informed consent.

- Weight ≥15 kg.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Rejection or infections within 3 months of enrollment.

- Intent to continue TAC

- Active participation in ongoing studies of immunosuppressive agents.

- Lack of informed consent.

- Pregnant or breast feeding

- HIV positive

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Acute rejection - incidence and severity-

Outcome Time Frame:

3 months

Safety Issue:

Yes

Principal Investigator

Rakesh Sindhi

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

UPitt

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

07100379

NCT ID:

NCT01709136

Start Date:

December 2005

Completion Date:

January 2010

Related Keywords:

  • Hypertension
  • Hypertension

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