Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing Efficacy & Safety of Tacrolimus & MMF With/Without Induction in the Elderly Following Kidney Transplantation.

Lead Sponsor:

Astellas Pharma Inc

Collaborating Sponsors:

Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.

Conditions:

Kidney Transplantation

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Primary objective of this study is to compare the renal function as well as the incidence of renal dysfunction, the incidence of death, graft loss and acute rejection. Secondary Objective is to compar...

Detailed Description

The use of tacrolimus-based primary immunosuppression in elderly renal transplant recipients is efficacious and safe, particularly in combination with MMF, and seems to be associated with lower mortal...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with minimum 60 years of age and end stage kidney disease who are suitable candidates for primary renal transplantation or retransplantation are eligible for the study. Patients receiving a kidney transplant, from a cadaveric or living donor (not HLA identical) with compatible ABO blood type can be included.

Exclusion

  • Patient has an immunological high risk
  • Cold ischemia time greater than 30 hours.
  • Patient has significant liver disease
  • Patient is allergic or intolerant to study medication
  • Patient or donor is known to be HIV positive.
  • Patient with malignancy or history of malignancy
  • Patient has significant, uncontrolled concomitant infections

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

267 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00296309

Start Date

October 1 2004

End Date

August 1 2006

Last Update

September 1 2014

Active Locations (33)

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Brussels, Belgium, 1200

2

Leuven, Belgium, 3000

3

Bordeaux, France, 33076

4

Clermont-Ferrand, France, 63003