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NCT04526431 Tacrolimus Pharmacokinetic Subpopulations

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NCT ID NCT04526431
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Grenoble
Condition Kidney Transplant Failure and Rejection
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2020-07-28
Primary Completion 2026-08-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Dosage Forms Oral

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 180 participants in total. It began in 2020-07-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-01.

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Brief Summary

This prospective study will investigate the concentrations of tacrolimus metabolites (M-I and M-III) over the four first years post-transplantation. A differential metabolism might result in different metabolites' concentration and explain a kidney survival difference between "high rate metabolism" (defined as a concentration/dose ratio, C/D ratio, lower than 1.04 µg/l/mg) and other patients. The primary endpoint is therefore to compare tacrolimus metabolites' concentrations with respect to the group, either \< or \>= 1.04 µg/l/mg, in order to detect differences in tacrolimus metabolization between these groups.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Kidney transplant patients at the CHUGA, CHU Saint-Etienne or CHU Clermont-Ferrand, whose new transplant is no more than 7 days old (inclusive) * Patients initially treated with tacrolimus as an immunosuppressant, combined with mycophenolate (MMF), mycophenolic acid (MPA) or everolimus (EVR), with or without corticotherapy. * No plans to remove tacrolimus from the patient's immunosuppressive treatment (e.g. no plans to switch to belatacept a priori), during the first 4 years post-transplantation. * Affiliation to or beneficiary of a social security scheme * Able to read and understand the terms of the protocol * Informed consent obtained, including specific consent for genetic analysis of target genes. * For women of childbearing potential, presence of effective contraception (already acquired for patients treated with mycophenolic acid as an immunosuppressant). Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to the use of tacrolimus * Patient already treated with tacrolimus at the time of transplantation * Pregnant, parturient or breastfeeding women * Patient deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Patient under guardianship or curatorship, or receiving forced psychiatric care * Person admitted to a health or social institution * Subject cannot be contacted in case of emergency * Subject in period of exclusion from another study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Thomas JOUVE, MD, PhD

✉ tjouve@chu-grenoble.fr

📞 +33476765460

Principal Investigator

Thomas JOUVE, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Grenoble

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04526431 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Kidney Transplant Failure and Rejection. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04526431 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04526431 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tjouve@chu-grenoble.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04526431 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Grenoble, France, Saint-Etienne, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04526431 clinical trial?

NCT04526431 is sponsored by University Hospital, Grenoble. The principal investigator is Thomas JOUVE, MD, PhD at University Hospital, Grenoble. The trial plans to enroll 180 participants.

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