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NCT01972035

ValGanciclovir Versus ValAcyclovir for Viral Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplantation

Completed Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 12 April 2022
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing Valacyclovir in Transplantation Infection in 137 participants. Completed in 28 February 2021.

Timeline
1 August 2014
Primary endpoint
28 February 2021
28 February 2021

Quick facts

Lead sponsorUniversity of Minnesota
PhasePhase 2
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingnone
Primary purposeprevention
Enrollment137
Start date1 August 2014
Primary completion28 February 2021
Estimated completion28 February 2021
Sites1 location across United States

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

Who can join

Eligibility, any sex, with Transplantation Infection or Epstein-Barr Virus Infections. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Compare Incidence, Duration and Magnitude of CMV and EBV Viremia in Kidney Transplant Recipients Receiving valA vs. valG. Primary · First year post-kidney transplant

In infectious mononucleosis intervention trials, two weeks of valA therapy resulted in a statistically significant reduction in oral EBV shedding, accompanied by a clinical benefit, and valA is currently used for the therapy of severe cases of infectious mononucleosis in the community. ValA has also been shown to reduce the incidence and delay the onset of CMV disease in both CMV seronegative patients (P\<0.001) and CMV seropositive patients (P=0.03). Therefore we hypothesize that the anti-EBV and anti-CMV effects of valA will be equal to or more effective than valG in reducing post-kidney tra

GroupValue95% CI
ValAcyclovir16
ValGanciclovir20
ValAcyclovir8
ValGanciclovir4
ValAcyclovir5
ValGanciclovir11
ValAcyclovir2
ValGanciclovir1

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: 1 year following intervention. Reporting threshold: 2%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

ValAcyclovir
Serious: 52/66 (79%)
Deaths: 0/66
ValGanciclovir
Serious: 50/71 (70%)
Deaths: 0/71

Serious adverse events (23 terms)

ReactionSystemValAcyclovirValGanciclovir
Elevated CreatinineRenal and urinary disorders
Urinary Tract InfectionRenal and urinary disorders
OtherGeneral disorders
Severe PainGeneral disorders
FeverImmune system disorders
Upper Respiratory InfectionImmune system disorders
Heart concernsCardiac disorders
BiopsyInvestigations
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders
Donor source antibodiesImmune system disorders
HyperkalemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
ThrombosisVascular disorders
Acute Kidney ProblemsRenal and urinary disorders
G Tube ConcernsSurgical and medical procedures
Urination ConcernsRenal and urinary disorders
Bacterial InfectionInfections and infestations
Blood sugar concernsEndocrine disorders
Breathing concernsRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
HematuriaRenal and urinary disorders
Mental ConcernsPsychiatric disorders
AscitesSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
HyponatremiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Other adverse events (12 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemValAcyclovirValGanciclovir
AnemiaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders
ThrombocytopeniaBlood and lymphatic system disorders
EmesisGastrointestinal disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal PainGastrointestinal disorders
HeadacheGeneral disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
Abnormal LFTsHepatobiliary disorders
RashSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Peripheral neuropathyNervous system disorders
AlopeciaImmune system disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Elevated Creatinine, Urinary Tract Infection, Other, Severe Pain, Fever, Upper Respiratory Infection, Heart concerns, Biopsy.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01972035 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

Our study will compare all kidney transplant recipients receiving valganciclovir vs. valacyclovir for one year following kidney transplant and compare: 1. the incidence, magnitude and duration of CMV and EBV viremia in the first year after transplant. 2. the side effects of the anti-viral drugs requiring dose reduction or cessation In addition, we will test renal tissue obtained from any biopsies post-transplant (surveillance or clinically indicated biopsies) by both polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and fluorescence in situ hybridization to assess for latent CMV and/or EBV.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.

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