At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
The Highly Sensitized Patients: Effects of Rituximab and Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) On Anti-Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Antibody Levels In Patients Awaiting Cadaveric Renal Transplant.
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Rituximab and Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for Kidney Failure, Chronic and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 14 participants.
Detailed Summary
This is a 12-month phase 2, prospective, open label study to evaluate the effect of rituximab with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)on the PRA of 14 highly sensitized patients who just completed an 8 month trial of MMF treatment alone. PRA values obtained at study enrollment and at 6 and 12 months on combined therapy as well as the rates of transplant will be compared and evaluated using descriptive analysis.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Rituximab dose is 1,000 mg given as an IV infusion every two weeks for 2 doses (days 1 and 15).
Cellcept is continued from prior study, taken 500 - 1,000 mg BID, P.O.