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Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate Mofetil vs Tacrolimus and Sirolimus in SPK, Pancreas After Kidney or Pancreas Transplant Alone
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Rapamycin, Mycophenolate Mofetil, and 2 other interventions for Type 1 Diabetes. Completed, enrolled 170 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study was designed to determine which maintenance immunosuppressive agent, rapamycin or mycophenalate mofetil, resulted in better outcome in patients with type 1 diabetes and renal failure, who presented for a kidney-pancreas transplant.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Rapamycin was initiated on day 1 postoperatively, 4mg/day;levels were maintained 5-8ng/ml. Those patients randomized to receive mycophenolate mofetil were given 1gm twice/day starting on the first post-operative day.
MMF 1 gm BID beginning 1st day postoperative day
Part of standard maintenance.
Part of standard maintenance